32 traffic islands selected for upkeep

NASHIK: Thirty-two traffic islands in the city have been selected by 25 builders for repairs and maintenance. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Association of India (CREDAI), Nashik, with the mayor earlier this week.

The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has decided to develop the traffic islands in the city through sponsors. Three months ago, the CREDAI had approached the NMC and decided to develop the traffic islands as part of its corporate social responsibility. Mayor Yatin Wagh said, "We had a meeting with CREDAI with regard to the repair and maintenance of traffic islands and road dividers. All important builders were present for the meeting and are prepared to take on the maintenance work at their expense."

President of CREDAI, Kiran Chavan, said that more builders are interested in developing the islands and that another meeting would be conducted shortly, particularly with Nashik Road builders. He said that the municipal commissioner and mayor had urged CREDAI members to participate in tree plantation and island beautification. The islands will have the names of the builders' company.

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