Nashik mayor Himgauri Aher vows action on civic issues in ‘Letter to Residents’

NASHIK: In her first "letter to residents", Nashik mayor Himgauri Aher on Friday assured citizens that she remains committed to addressing all civic issues raised by them. Along with this assurance, she appealed to residents to help keep the city clean and adhere to traffic rules. The mayor's appeal was issued through a letter released on Friday to mark Marathi Language Day. According to the letter, the municipal administration is dedicated to resolving citizens' grievances. "All our corporators are already at your service. Through the 'NMC e-Connect' app, your complaints and suggestions can reach us directly, and addressing them promptly will remain my foremost responsibility," the letter quoted the mayor as stating. The letter also referred to Nashik's rapid urban expansion, noting that the city has grown far beyond its earlier limits. Small houses have given way to high-rise buildings, while rising traffic, pollution and population have emerged as challenges accompanying development. "I am fully aware of the inconvenience caused by dug-up roads and ongoing construction work across the city due to various development projects.

I sincerely apologise for this. However, I assure you that these works will be completed at the earliest, and we will provide better facilities as quickly as possible," Aher said in the letter. She further highlighted the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2027, when lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad are expected to visit Nashik. "We are all hosts of this grand religious event. Ensuring that our city remains clean, beautiful, safe and exemplary is not just the responsibility of the civic administration, but the collective responsibility of every Nashik resident," the letter stated.