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Mayor Dayashankar Tiwari urges Nagpurians to avail benefits of NMC’s blood bank
Nagpur Mayor Dayashankar Tiwari, on Tuesday, urged Nagpurians to avail the benefits of Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s blood bank, which is located in Gandhinagars Indira Gandhi Hospital. Also, he said that the blood bank could become a boon for the underprivileged and those who are financially weak.
To review the various schemes under the Healthcare Department of NMC, Tiwari conducted a meeting with NMC officials. Deputy Mayor Manisha Dhawde, NMC Standing Committee Chairman Vijya Zalke were also present. Tiwari asked officials to spread the word regarding Gandhinagar Blood Bank and called on to organise mass awareness events throughout the year.
Also, he stressed upon the urgent need to organise blood donation drives and asked officials to involve local communities and NGOs in the process. Vijay Zalke spoke to Nation Next on the matter and said, AYUSH Ministry is running the blood bank since years. NMC has given them the infrastructure and resources to operate but they are not doing their job properly.
He further stated that the services of blood bank were not reachable to the common man and the efforts made by NMC were of no use. We at NMC, have made a calendar and given it to the blood bank officials. In this, we have decided a few dates, which mark the birth anniversaries of our leaders. Special occasions like Ambedkar Jayanti, Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti and other regional events having social importance were also added, said Zalke.
The blood bank will now conduct blood donation drives on these dates and maintain a constant supply of blood so the common man can take advantage of it, he added.
Governance
NMC permanently caps size of idols installed during celebrations

Picture by: Bhavesh Mahalle
Nagpur Municipal Corporation has taken a bold step towards a greener environment. NMC Commissioner Radhakrishnan B on Friday passed an order and permanently capped size of idols installed during festive celebrations in the city. By doing so, NMC has not only set an example but has also probably become the first municipal body in the country to take such a step.
As per the order passed by the NMC commissioner mandals will not be allowed to install an idol larger than 4 feet x 4 feet and for individuals the allowed size will be 2 feet x 2 feet.
Speaking to a daily, Radhakrishnan B said that the step was being taken or prevent the city’s bodies from getting polluted. He also informed that NMC will provide artificial tanks for the immersion of idols.
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Lactation room inaugurated at district collector office in Nagpur
Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL) and Nagpur District Collector Office jointly installed a Lactation Room having state-of-the-art facilities in the premises of District Collector Office, Civil Lines, on the occasion of Womens Day on Tuesday.
Divisional Commissioner Prajakta Lawangare Verma inaugurated the room in the presence of District Collector R Vimala, Buvesneswari S (CEO, NSSCDCL) and Additional Collector Shrish Pande. The first of its kind facility has also been inaugurated at the premises of Nagpur Municipal Corporation by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
As a global health recommendation, infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first 6-24 months of life. By enhancing the public domain of young children and their families to be healthy and more stimulating for early childhood, there is a need to consciously address the needs of young children and lactating mothers. Nagpur Smart City has installed a Room to provide a safe, private, and secure place for women for feeding. The room is equipped with up-to-the-minute facilities and top-grade/ prime quality components.
This is the first of its kind among all the Smart Cities in the nation. The CSR-funded facility is also the first in India to be installed in the premises of Administrative Buildings to promote inclusivity and user comfort in District Collector premises.
The Mother-Child friendly Rooms 4ft x 8ft area comprises of comfortable seating space, adjustable tabletop, mirror surface above the cabinet, storage space for diapers, water boiler, sanitizer, first aid box, disposal unit that encourages inclusivity for working and visiting women with infants. The standalone room also has electrical connection for all fixtures with detachable floor mat that is easy to clean.
The initiative CSR with conceptual design for lactation room has been initiated by Chief Planner of Smart City Rahul Pande and his team. CSR fund is provided by Estoria Builders and Developers Limited. Divisional Commissioner presented a certificate of appreciation to Harshawardhan Nagpure and Sachin Nagpure for the CSR initiative. The programme was conducted by Manish Soni, PRO of Smart City while Law Officer Manjeet Neware proposed vote of thanks. The interns of Nagpur Smart City played essential role in the execution of this unique feature. The team members of Nagpur Smart City were present in the function.
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