Maharashtra DyCM Eknath Shinde Launches Chennai-Inspired Waste Management And Development Projects In Dombivli

Several development projects and foundation-laying ceremonies were inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Dombivli on Sunday. The Waste Management Department of the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has appointed organizations such as Sumit Elkoplast, known for their experience in implementing the Garbage-Free City initiative. These organizations will oversee waste collection and transportation planning.

KDMC has decided to adopt the “Chennai Pattern,” making this the first such initiative in Maharashtra and the second in the country after Chennai. Chennai’s garbage-free city initiative has been consistently successful, earning national recognition for its cleanliness.

A solid waste management system that includes garbage collection and transportation was also inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Shinde. A total of 350 vehicles will be deployed for waste collection and segregation. Additionally, 1,200 personnel have been engaged to carry out city cleaning in accordance with the Chennai Pattern.

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The inauguration ceremony took place on Sunday at the Savalaram Maharaj Sports Complex Grounds in Dombivli East, in the presence of Transport Minister Pratap Shinde, MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde, MLA Rajesh More, and MLA Sulbha Gaikwad. As part of the campaign, modern systems for waste collection and transportation will be implemented in Wards D, E, F, G, H, I, and J under the supervision of KDMC’s Solid Waste Management Department.

The core components of these projects include waste collection, road cleaning, and other urban cleanliness initiatives. Additionally, a garden has been developed in Titwala, and a modern sports complex will be created in Khambalpada.

The distribution of flats to eligible beneficiaries along the Kalyan-Titwala Ring Road, as per rehabilitation schemes, has also commenced, along with the allotment of flats for those affected under the MUTP-3 Kalyan-Badlapur project, related to the development of the third and fourth railway tracks.

Furthermore, 16 two-wheelers from KDMC’s Women and Child Welfare Department were handed over to Zone 3 of the Thane Women’s Police. Pension distribution for retired KDMC employees has also been conducted.

Tata Technologies Limited is establishing a skill development institute in Dawadi in Kalyan city—a center for invention, innovation, incubation, and training. The foundation stone was laid by DCM Shinde. Tata Technologies, in collaboration with KDMC and MIDC, is leading this project. KDMC has allocated one acre of land for the institute. The facility will span 21,500 square feet, with a total investment of Rs 197 crore, including Rs 36 crore sanctioned by the state government. Construction is expected to begin by the end of this year. This initiative will benefit students and small-scale industries, with 7,000 youth expected to receive training in fields such as artificial intelligence and drone manufacturing, as well as in other areas such as engineering, operations, and technician roles—helping them secure quality employment,” said MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also addressed the public, assuring them that the Ladki Bahin Yojana would continue in the future. “Our government has brought the Vikas ki Ganga (wave of development) to Kalyan-Dombivli,” he said.