06 December,2025 11:13 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde also highlighted the ongoing projects in Thane. File Pic
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday urged citizens not to be misled by misinformation regarding Thane's cluster redevelopment scheme. He assured that all eligible residents registered up to 2022 will receive homes under the initiative, according to the PTI.
Speaking at the âbhoomi poojan' ceremony and the inauguration of several civic projects, Eknath Shinde said that certain vested interests were attempting to create confusion about the scheme.
"Do not fall prey to false propaganda. Keep your focus on official information. Our only concern is the convenience and welfare of the citizens. Those who registered for redevelopment until 2022 will certainly receive homes under the cluster scheme. The initiative provides better planning, enhanced amenities, and integrated infrastructure, making it a major step for long-term urban renewal," he said, reported the PTI.
Shinde also highlighted other ongoing projects, including the metro rail network, internal metro lines, road expansion, tunnel connectivity, and the upcoming coastal road, which he said were transforming Thane.
"These initiatives aim to make Thane a seamless extension of Mumbai and improve daily convenience for residents. The coastal road will address long-standing traffic congestion once and for all," the Deputy Chief Minister added, the news agency reported.
Meanwhile, last week, Shinde praised the development works undertaken in Ambernath area of Thane district in Maharashtra and pledged metro connectivity to the town should his party secure victory in the civic polls.
While speaking at an election rally in Ambernath town late on Saturday night, Eknath Shinde stated that he is the true Shiv Sainik of Balasaheb Thackeray, one who stands by and fulfils every assurance he makes.
He commended the development efforts in Ambernath, which falls under the constituency of his son, Kalyan MP Dr Shrikant Shinde.
Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde highlighted significant development initiatives and vowed to bring metro connectivity as well as a Thane-model cluster scheme to the town.
"If the people so desire, they can ensure that our rivals lose their deposits in the Ambernath Municipal Council elections," he declared, according to the PTI.
Reflecting on his modest upbringing and experiences of hardship, Shinde said that the sacrifices made by his mother and wife motivated him to launch the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme, which provides a monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 to women from economically disadvantaged families, as per the PTI.
He added that the scheme has received immense affection from women across Maharashtra.
(with PTI inputs)
