Navi Mumbai News: MLC Chitra Wagh Inspects Ghansoli Shelter Home Amid Allegations Of Irregularities

Navi Mumbai News: MLC Chitra Wagh Inspects Ghansoli Shelter Home Amid Allegations Of Irregularities

The Ghansoli Shelter Home, operated by the Social Development Department of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) was inspected by Maharashtra Legislative Council Member (MLC) Chitra Wagh.

Sameera Kapoor MunshiUpdated: Wednesday, August 06, 2025, 11:04 PM IST
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MLC Chitra Wagh interacts with residents during inspection of Ghansoli Shelter Home | X - @NMMConline

Navi Mumbai: The Ghansoli Shelter Home, operated by the Social Development Department of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) was inspected by Maharashtra Legislative Council Member (MLC) Chitra Wagh.

MLC Visits Ghansoli Shelter Home Following Viral Video

The visit was to inspect its operations and services provided as there were media reports about rampant irregularities following a video circulated on July 26 allegedly showing a quarrel inside the women's section of the shelter.

Facility Houses 98 Homeless Individuals Since March

The Ghansoli Shelter Home, located in Sector 4, has been operational since March 15, 2024, in a dedicated building. As of now, it houses a total of 98 homeless individuals, including 48 women, 48 men, and 2 children, as informed by Deputy Commissioner Mr. Kisanrao Palande.

Women Confirm Timely Meals, Medical Care

The MLC interacted with the women beneficiaries residing at the shelter and inquired about the facilities being provided. The women shared that they receive timely meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with regular health check-ups and medical treatment. The politician also looked into the backgrounds and the circumstances that led the inmates seek refuge at the shelter.

CCTV Footage Reviewed for Women’s Safety

She also inspected other arrangements at the facility and monitored CCTV cameras to ascertain the safety provided for the women. Following her inspection, the member also said of visiting other shelter in Nmmc jurisdiction.

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