As the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct for the Maharashtra Assembly elections nears, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is on a project launching spree, performing the inauguration of 18 projects and a ground-breaking ceremony of 14 projects worth Rs 1,300 crore in total, on Sunday at Charni Road. The BMC is going to spend around Rs 780 crore on the beautification and revamp of the surroundings of various temples. The cost for the development of the Siddhivinayak temple corridor alone is Rs 500 crore.

Under this project, a 5 km area will be developed. The beautification of the Mumbadevi area will cost R220 crore and the BMC will spend Rs 60 crore for the Mahalaxmi corridor. We have started various projects on war footing so that the project does not get stuck due to the Model Code of Conduct,” said Shinde. “We have started and expedited various infra projects in the state in the last two years and are also implementing social schemes for people.”