Singapore model for new airport, metropolitan area, says Fadnavis

Oct 08 2017 : The Times of India (Pune)

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The proposed Pune international airport at Purandar will collaborate with Singapore's Changi Airport while planning for the Pune metropolitan region will receive a boost with help from a Singapore consortium, which helped in the development of Andhra Pradesh's capital Amravati, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said after inaugurating the new collectorate building in the city on Saturday .Having recently met the Singapore authorities, Fadnavis stated that Changi Airport International Ltd has agreed to speed up assistance for Pune airport with an MoU signed between the two authorities.
“Changi airport is the best in the world and has bagged many awards. Their collaboration will definitely boost the proposed airport,'' stated the chief minister.Singapore based AscendasSingbridge and Semcorp Development, which had formed a consortium for development of Amravati, will help in planning for Pune metropolitan region. “Their assistance will give a big boost to the region. Plans have been made for development of not only the city but also the outskirts,'' he said.
Inaugurating the Rs 66.30crore new collectorate building, the CM said that with the new building, a new work culture emphasizing good go vernance would also set in.
He asked government staff to overcome the crisis of credibility and reach out to people. “The green building with its many features of being fire proof, earthquake resistant and many other features will just be another buil ding if government employees do not reach out to people,'' he said. Asking government servants to follow Pune divisional Commissioner Chandrakant Dalvi's model of clearance of files, he said that it was time that officials follow “Piece“, which means positi vity, initiative, energy, commitment and emotions for good governance.
With more than Rs 13 crore needed for completion of DPDC hall and furniture work ,the CM assured that the state government will disburse funds in time.
GR for zero pendency model
The CM said a GR will be issued to implement the zero pendency model of good governance for the entire state. He said general administration department (GAD) will issue a GR shortly in this regard, which will ensure timely clearance of files from government office.
Revenue minister Chandrakant Patil said following the construction of the new collectorate building, it will be ensured that all offices under the collectorate in rural areas will be constructed on these lines and 1,500 LEDs will be used in all offices to save electricity.
CM calls for collective efforts
The chief minister on Saturday said the state legislature, judiciary and people have to put in a collective effort for environment protection. He was speaking at a regional conference `Environment -2017'. He said, “Environment laws must be implemented strictly. Decisions given by Supreme Court, high court and National Green Tribunal are vital“.
He said sustainable development and environment conservation go together and judiciary can play a major role in guiding the future course of action.