Environmental activist Bandu Dhotre ended his starvation strike on Friday following the submission of a proposal for deepening and beautification of the historic Ramala lake in Chandrapur by the Maharashtra authorities’s Tourism division.
A letter to this impact from District Collector Rajesh Dulhane was handed over to Dhotre on Friday.
The activist had gone on a starvation strike from February 22, demanding desilting of the lake and diversion of sewage disposal away from the lake. Dhotre’s agitation had obtained the help of residents in addition to environmental activists and organisations.
State Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray had taken cognizance of the problem and convened a digital assembly with the authorities involved, directing them to submit a proposal for rejuvenation and beautification of the 500-year-old lake. Dhotre, nevertheless, had continued his agitation, demanding a written assurance.
With the Tourism division’s proposal, Dhotre ended his agitation on Friday night.
Dhotre, who can also be a member of the State Wildlife Board, is thought for his campaigns on environmental points. His Eco Pro organisation and its volunteers had obtained nationwide consideration for his or her work of cleansing up the 11-km-long historic wall constructed by Gond kings to guard town.
The marathon two-year-long marketing campaign had additionally seen a number of different heritage buildings within the metropolis getting a facelift due to Dhotre and his volunteers. The marketing campaign had additionally seen large participation by residents and was praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in certainly one of his Mann Ki Baat addresses.
