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the village were rejoicing as if it
were the Holi-Diwali festival!
Friends, when it comes
to management, I will also
remember Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj today. Along with the
bravery of Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj, there is a lot to learn
from his Governance and
management skills. In particular,
the work done by Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj regarding water
management and navy, they
raise the glory of Indian history
even today. The Sea-forts built
by him still stand proudly in the
middle of the sea even after so
many centuries. The beginning
of this month itself marks the
completion of 350 years of
the coronation of Chhatrapati
to revive this natural heritage Shivaji Maharaj. This occasion
of theirs. On account of the
collective efforts of the people,
the Neem river has started
flowing again. The point of origin
of the river, the headwater is
also being developed as an
Amrit Sarovar.
Friends, these rivers,
canals, lakes are not only water
sources... life's myriad hues &
emotions are also associated
with them. A similar scene was
observed in Maharashtra just
a few days ago. This particular
area mostly remains in the grip
of drought. After waiting for
five decades, the canal work
of Nilwande Dam is now being
completed here. A few days ago,
water was released in the canal
during testing. The pictures that
came up during this time were
really emotional. The people of

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