By Mewati Sitaram
Shivaji Davbhat, a Maharashtra Revenue Service officer and Deputy Collector at the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), has been honoured with a Certificate of Excellence by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde. This recognition was given in a ceremony attended by Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), and Dr. Mahendra Kalyankar, CEO of Slum Redevelopment Authority (SRA).
The award acknowledges Davbhat’s significant contributions to expediting the rehabilitation work of 17,000 slum dwellers from Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar in Ghatkopar, Mumbai. His efforts have been instrumental in advancing these crucial slum rehabilitation programs, improving living conditions for many in the city’s Eastern suburbs in time bound manner.
Upon being recognized by the State Government, Shivaji Davbhat received congratulations from the entire team of revenue officials and other dignitaries. The support and acknowledgment from his peers and distinguished guests highlighted the significance of his contributions to the slum rehabilitation programs.
Certificate of Excellence
Shivaji Davbhat remarked, “This recognition is not merely my personal achievement but the result of a collective effort by the entire SRA team, guided and supported by MMRDA Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee and SRA CEO Dr. Mahendra Kalyankar. Their wholehearted support was crucial in expediting this project. Additionally, the backing from my superiors was instrumental in completing this monumental task within the given timeframe.”
Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar joint venture project, to be developed on approximately 31.82 hectares of land and will benefit around 17,000 slum dwellers. Over the past three months, Shivaji Davbhat and his SRA’s team under the overall guidance of Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner and Dr. Mahendra Kalyankar has reviewed the documents of about 14,000 out of the 17,000 slum dwellers, confirming the eligibility of more than 10,000 individuals. Indeed, it was a mammoth task, but it was accomplished through a swift and efficient process, ensuring timely development that benefits the slum dwellers.
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