What makes Kharghar the most sought-after suburb in Navi Mumbai?
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Last Updated: Feb 23, 2021, 07:59 AM IST
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The Kharghar Valley Golf Course witnessed an exciting golf tournament last week, the CIDCO Masters Cup 2021, on February 20. Olympic medallist Leander Paes was among the attendees, as were several golfers associated with prominent golf clubs. Eknath Shinde, Cabinet Minister of Urban Development and Public Works (Public Undertakings), Government of Mahatrashtra, also attended the event.
The golf course, developed as per international standards, is in the process of being upgraded from a nine-hole course to an 18-hole course. Thus, more prestigious national and international tournaments can be organised here, also giving a fillip to tourism, and amplifying living standards.
CIDCO reserves an additional 120 MLD water from Hetwane dam for South Navi Mumbai
In order to solve the water crisis in South Navi MumbaiâKharghar and Panvelâthe CIDCO Board has decided to reserve an additional 120 MLD water from the Hetwane dam. Even, the planning agency has approved a proposal for payment of Rs 119.8 crores to the Konkan Irrigation Development Corporation of the Department of Water Resources.
The additional water to be received from Hetwane dam will be used for various projects, villages, and towns in South Navi Mumbai.
At present, the water from the Hetwane dam is supplied to Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) area and a few nodes and nearby villages of CIDCOâs jurisdiction. Till now, CIDCO has reserved 150 MLD water from the Hetwane dam.