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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
State Launches Maha-AASTHA to Digitise Employee Records
Nagpur: The Maharashtra government has launched a time-bound drive to bring every service record of state employees online through its new e-HRMS platform, Maharashtra Advanced Administrative System for Transparent Human Resource Administration (Maha-AASTHA). The initiative aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in maintaining government staff data, from appointment formalities to retirement benefits. According to a Government Resolution (GR) issued on June 20, all departments at Mantralaya must establish dedicated Maha-AASTHA cells by June 27. Each department is required to appoint a nodal officer (SPOC) and submit their contact details to the general administration department (GAD) by June 30. These cells will function as control rooms to oversee the transition from paper-based service books to fully digitized records. Updating service records has been made mandatory. All details—such as appointments, transfers, promotions, training, leave history, pension nominations, and disciplinary actions—must be uploaded to the digital service books by July 15. Officials have also been instructed to physically sort and clean old records to facilitate scanning in the next phase. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Departments must prepare an organogram (staff structure) and ensure that all employees have active government email IDs. Weekly progress reports must be emailed to the GAD every Monday. Officials clarified that this is not just a digitization initiative, but part of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' 150-day administrative agenda, building on the earlier success of the 100-day plan. The goal is to eliminate delays in employee service processes through streamlined digital workflows. While the initial phase targets the Mantralaya departments, the plan is to eventually expand it to every government office across Maharashtra. Departments have been warned that non-compliance or delays will be taken seriously. The state government expects the initiative to ultimately benefit over seven lakh employees, but for now, the pressure is on departments to clean up decades of paperwork and ensure no data is left behind before the July deadline.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM's oppn to rise of Almatti dam height sparks row
Vijayapura: CM Devendra Fadnavis' opposition to the proposed increase in height of Almatti dam has reignited tensions between Maharashtra and Karnataka over the Krishna river water. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It comes even as Karnataka struggles to complete the long-pending Upper Krishna Project Phase-2. In a letter to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Fadnavis objected to raising the dam's height from 519 m to 524 m, claiming it would flood upstream areas of Sangli and Kolhapur in Maharashtra. However, his objections have been contested after revelations that a high-level expert committee appointed by Maharashtra govt in 2020 had found no basis for such apprehensions. The seven-member panel, led by irrigation expert and ex-Maharashtra principal secretary Nandakumar Vadnere, had studied flood patterns and the river basin across both states before submitting its findings. The committee's report, submitted to then CM Uddhav Thackeray, concluded the recurring floods in Sangli and Kolhapur were not linked to water storage in Almatti and Hipparagi reservoirs. Instead, the report blamed "encroachment in the river basin and illegal, unscientific construction of buildings in Sangli and Kolhapur" as primary causes. Other members of the committee included Sanjay Ghanekar, R R Pawar, Pradeep Purandare, Atul Kapole, N S Khare and Dhairyasheel Pawar. During their study, the committee members visited locations including Almatti dam and Hipparagi reservoir, where Karnataka officials briefed them on water storage and flood-prevention measures. Maharashtra's stand marks the first formal objection since the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal delivered its final verdict in 2013, allocating 173 tmcft of Krishna water to Karnataka.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maha's mega energy move: 38 GW green capacity, 7 lakh jobs
Mumbai: Maharashtra is spearheading India's clean energy revolution under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' leadership with an ambitious plan to add 38 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. The Chief Minister's office in a post on X on Monday said, "Backed by ₹3.3 lakh crore in investments and 7 lakh new jobs, the state is blending affordability with sustainability. This is more than a transition, it's a blueprint for inclusive, green growth!" The CMO quoted the article written by the Energy Department's Additional Chief Secretary Abha Shukla. "India's electricity demand is rising rapidly. By 2030, driven by economic growth, industrialisation, and population pressure, the country's power consumption is expected to touch unprecedented levels. In this context, Maharashtra's approach stands out as a powerful example of how forward-thinking policy and long-term vision can turn a challenge into an opportunity," read the article. It added that as India's largest industrial and power-consuming state, Maharashtra is expected to witness a 6.5 per cent annual increase in power demand. That translates to a requirement of more than 280 billion units of electricity by 2030, with peak demand jumping from the current 29 GW to 45 GW - a scale comparable to that of major European nations. To meet this challenge, Maharashtra has formulated a practical, future-ready energy transition plan . Its goal is clear: affordable electricity, clean energy, and sustainable growth. At the heart of this transition is a strong push for 38 GW of renewable energy (16 GW distributed RE for agriculture) with storage (pump storage and distributed battery storage ), solar and wind hybrid energy, with tariff commitments as low as ₹2.54 per unit for solar energy. This is not just a clean energy initiative - it is also a cost-saving move. Lower production costs mean cheaper power for industries, which in turn enhances their global competitiveness. It is a smart economic strategy cloaked in environmental foresight. The broader transition plan is expected to attract investments worth ₹3.3 lakh crore by 2030. Significantly, 75 per cent of this investment will be within Maharashtra and will be largely driven by the private sector. This scale of capital infusion promises to reshape the energy ecosystem and, in turn, the economy, it said. For India to remain competitive in the global energy and manufacturing markets, it must deliver power that is not just clean but also affordable and reliable. Maharashtra recognises this. By focusing on lower input costs through clean energy, the state is creating an environment where both MSMEs and large industries can thrive. In addition, the state's investments in transmission networks and energy storage infrastructure are aimed at reducing wastage and ensuring that every unit of generated renewable power is efficiently utilised. These steps are critical to making the grid stable, attracting private participation, and preventing the kind of power curtailment issues seen in some developed markets like Germany, it said.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Maha's mega energy move: 38 GW green capacity, 7 lakh jobs
Maharashtra is spearheading India's clean energy revolution under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' leadership with an ambitious plan to add 38 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. The Chief Minister's office in a post on X on Monday said, 'Backed by Rs 3.3 lakh crore in investments and 7 lakh new jobs, the state is blending affordability with sustainability. This is more than a transition, it's a blueprint for inclusive, green growth!' The CMO quoted the article written by the Energy Department's Additional Chief Secretary Abha Shukla. 'India's electricity demand is rising rapidly. By 2030, driven by economic growth, industrialisation, and population pressure, the country's power consumption is expected to touch unprecedented levels. In this context, Maharashtra's approach stands out as a powerful example of how forward-thinking policy and long-term vision can turn a challenge into an opportunity,' read the article. It added that as India's largest industrial and power-consuming state, Maharashtra is expected to witness a 6.5 per cent annual increase in power demand. That translates to a requirement of more than 280 billion units of electricity by 2030, with peak demand jumping from the current 29 GW to 45 GW — a scale comparable to that of major European nations. To meet this challenge, Maharashtra has formulated a practical, future-ready energy transition plan. Its goal is clear: affordable electricity, clean energy, and sustainable growth. At the heart of this transition is a strong push for 38 GW of renewable energy (16 GW distributed RE for agriculture) with storage (pump storage and distributed battery storage ), solar and wind hybrid energy, with tariff commitments as low as Rs 2.54 per unit for solar energy. This is not just a clean energy initiative — it is also a cost-saving move. Lower production costs mean cheaper power for industries, which in turn enhances their global competitiveness. It is a smart economic strategy cloaked in environmental foresight. The broader transition plan is expected to attract investments worth Rs 3.3 lakh crore by 2030. Significantly, 75 per cent of this investment will be within Maharashtra and will be largely driven by the private sector. This scale of capital infusion promises to reshape the energy ecosystem and, in turn, the economy, it said. For India to remain competitive in the global energy and manufacturing markets, it must deliver power that is not just clean but also affordable and reliable. Maharashtra recognises this. By focusing on lower input costs through clean energy, the state is creating an environment where both MSMEs and large industries can thrive. In addition, the state's investments in transmission networks and energy storage infrastructure are aimed at reducing wastage and ensuring that every unit of generated renewable power is efficiently utilised. These steps are critical to making the grid stable, attracting private participation, and preventing the kind of power curtailment issues seen in some developed markets like Germany, it said.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
Crumbling security: 1,500 CCTVs of 3,686 non-functional
1 2 3 Nagpur: City crumbling CCTV network has exposed a serious flaw in the city's public safety infrastructure . Of the 3,686 cameras installed by the Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited ( NSSCDCL ), nearly 1,500 are non-functional. This failure has severely hampered police efforts to monitor street crimes, especially as chain snatching cases rise — 17 reported by mid-April 2025, nearly matching the 20 incidents recorded in all of 2024. The gravity of the issue came into sharp focus after the recent murder of a trucker at Tathagata Chowk — an area where the cameras were not working. Police have increasingly had to rely on private CCTV footage to investigate such cases, raising concerns over privacy and inadequate coverage in key zones. The situation worsened after the NSSCDCL, the special purpose vehicle under the Smart City Mission, became defunct earlier this year. Without a designated authority to maintain or repair the network, the city has been left in limbo. Although temporary efforts restored 1,000 cameras ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, no long-term solution has been put in place. Despite chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' post-riot assurance to revive and expand the surveillance system, no substantial progress has been made. A Rs125 crore tender for the operation and maintenance of the system over five years was floated in April, but implementation has been sluggish. Guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule's recent directive to restore full coverage is a positive step, but lacks the urgency the situation demands. The police's struggle to crack cases — evident in the 38 robbery cases this year compared to 60 last year — shows that while crime rates may fluctuate, detection remains a bottleneck without technological support. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Vietnam (Take A Look At The Prices) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo Senior police officials warn that the issue goes beyond routine crime. "Nagpur is vulnerable to more serious threats, including terrorism, without a functional and centralised surveillance network," one officer said. The contrast between the quick fix for VIP visits and the lack of sustained governance reflects poorly on administrative priorities. The reliance on private footage is a poor substitute for a public surveillance network, and the city urgently needs a modern, integrated system — possibly with AI tools like facial recognition, as seen in cities like Chandigarh. BOX THE DEFUNCT STORY * Nearly 1,500 of Nagpur's 3,686 CCTV cameras are defunct *It has crippled the city's crime detection and public surveillance system * Police are relying on private CCTV footage, raising privacy concerns * The NSSCDCL, tasked with managing the system, is defunct, and a ₹125 crore maintenance tender has seen delayed implementation Nagpur: City crumbling CCTV network has exposed a serious flaw in the city's public safety infrastructure. Of the 3,686 cameras installed by the Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL), nearly 1,500 are non-functional. This failure has severely hampered police efforts to monitor street crimes, especially as chain snatching cases rise — 17 reported by mid-April 2025, nearly matching the 20 incidents recorded in all of 2024. The gravity of the issue came into sharp focus after the recent murder of a trucker at Tathagata Chowk — an area where the cameras were not working. Police have increasingly had to rely on private CCTV footage to investigate such cases, raising concerns over privacy and inadequate coverage in key zones. The situation worsened after the NSSCDCL, the special purpose vehicle under the Smart City Mission, became defunct earlier this year. Without a designated authority to maintain or repair the network, the city has been left in limbo. Although temporary efforts restored 1,000 cameras ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, no long-term solution has been put in place. Despite chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' post-riot assurance to revive and expand the surveillance system, no substantial progress has been made. A Rs125 crore tender for the operation and maintenance of the system over five years was floated in April, but implementation has been sluggish. Guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule's recent directive to restore full coverage is a positive step, but lacks the urgency the situation demands. The police's struggle to crack cases — evident in the 38 robbery cases this year compared to 60 last year — shows that while crime rates may fluctuate, detection remains a bottleneck without technological support. Senior police officials warn that the issue goes beyond routine crime. "Nagpur is vulnerable to more serious threats, including terrorism, without a functional and centralised surveillance network," one officer said. The contrast between the quick fix for VIP visits and the lack of sustained governance reflects poorly on administrative priorities. The reliance on private footage is a poor substitute for a public surveillance network, and the city urgently needs a modern, integrated system — possibly with AI tools like facial recognition, as seen in cities like Chandigarh. BOX THE DEFUNCT STORY * Nearly 1,500 of Nagpur's 3,686 CCTV cameras are defunct *It has crippled the city's crime detection and public surveillance system * Police are relying on private CCTV footage, raising privacy concerns * The NSSCDCL, tasked with managing the system, is defunct, and a ₹125 crore maintenance tender has seen delayed implementation
