My Thane

The Rotary Club of Thane Suburban (RCTS) took a major step toward community wellness by organizing a successful free eye check-up camp at Whitefield in Hiranandani Meadows, Thane. Held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, this initiative specifically reached out to the hardworking individuals who keep our residential complexes running safely every day. The camp was dedicated to the security guards, cleaning staff, house maids, and drivers working within the Hiranandani Meadows complex, providing them with professional medical attention that they might otherwise struggle to access. This vital health drive was carried out in association with Shree Ramkrishna Netralaya, a renowned super-speciality eye care hospital that has been serving the Thane community since 2003. Known for its advanced technology in robotic and blade-free surgeries, the hospital brought its expert team to ensure every participant received a high standard of care. During the event, 82 people underwent thorough eye screenings....

Shankar Balwant Palsikar was a key figure in Indian modern art—painter, teacher, and thinker. His work is known for its simplicity, depth, and strong connection to Indian culture. For Thane, he is not just a renowned artist but one of their own. In his later years, he lived and worked in the city, enriching its cultural life. Even today, Palsikar remains a source of pride, reminding Thane of its legacy of influential artists and thinkers. Palshikar was born on 17 May 1916 in Sakoli, a small village in Bhandara district of Maharashtra. He came from a large family and was the youngest among ten siblings. His father passed away when he was just eight years old. Despite these early challenges, he continued his education and showed strong interest in art from a young age. In 1938, he moved to Mumbai. There, he started working with well-known artists like N. S. Bendre and Dinanath Dalal. It was during this time that he became more serious about pursuing art as a career. Interestingly, he beg...

The Draft Development Plan prepared by the Thane Municipal Corporation for the city of Thane clearly shows that parking has become a serious urban problem. The number of vehicles in the city has increased rapidly in recent years. However, the availability of proper parking spaces has not increased at the same pace. As a result, vehicles are often parked on the roadside. This reduces the effective width of roads and slows down traffic movement. To understand the seriousness of the situation, the Municipal Corporation conducted an On-Street Parking Survey in different parts of the city. The aim of this survey was to measure the demand for parking and identify the areas where parking pressure is the highest. A key indicator used in the survey is the Parking Index. This index shows how much of the available parking capacity is already being used. A parking index above 70% indicates very high pressure. 60–70% shows heavy demand. 50–60% indicates moderate pressure. Below 50% shows comparativ...

For the average citizen of Thane, the daily commute has long been a test of endurance. Whether it’s navigating the packed compartments of the Central Railway or braving the unpredictable traffic on the Eastern Express Highway, getting to and from Mumbai has always required significant time and effort. However, a major transformation is underway. Thane is set to become a central hub in the expanding Mumbai Metro network, promising to revolutionize how residents travel and connect with the rest of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The Mumbai Metro project, a massive urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) featuring 10 lines, is designed to seamlessly link Mumbai and its suburban areas. For Thanekars, the most significant developments are Metro Line 4, Metro Line 5, and the crucial east-west link, Metro Line 6. Metro Line 4: A Direct Link to Central Mumbai The Mumbai Metro Line 4 (Green Line) is a game-changer for Thane. Stretching over a 32.32 km long elevated corridor, this line will...

The city of Thane recently witnessed a powerful gathering of civic leaders, environmental experts, academicians, and active citizens at the much-awaited "MY THANE, PATH FORWARD" seminar. Co-hosted by the Rotary Club of Thane Suburban (RCTS) and Satish Pradhan Dnyanasadhana College. The event served as a dynamic platform to brainstorm actionable solutions for the city’s most pressing ecological and infrastructural challenges. The day-long seminar kicked off with a grand inaugural session that set a visionary tone. Chief Guest Shri Sandeep Malvi, Additional Commissioner of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), delivered a compelling keynote address on urban governance and environmental branding. The dais was graced by esteemed Rotary leadership, including District Governor Elect Dr. Nilesh Jaywant, DGN Chandrahas Shetty, and PDG Kailash Jethani, alongside distinguished guests Milind Ballal and Rhishikesh Dole. Highlighting the vital role of educational institutions in sustaina...

1. Raila Devi Lake, 80,000 sqm, Railadevi Ward office. 2. Masunda Lake (Talao Pali), 72,000 sqm, Thane (W), in the heart of the city. 3. Upwan Lake, 60,000 sqm, Located at the foothills of Yeoor, Vartak Nagar. 4. Shill Lake, 60,000 sqm, Mumbra Ward office. 5. Kasar-Wadavali Lake, 45,173 sqm, Near Majivada-Manpada Ward office. 6. Siddheshwar Lake, 30,000 sqm, Siddheshwar Lake, Ganeshwadi, Thane (W). 7. Ambe Ghosale Lake, 27,725 sqm, At Meenatai Thakare Chowk, Uthalsar. 8. Kavesar Lake, 21,746 sqm, Situated at Waghbil road. 9. Kacharali Lake, 20,000 sqm, Opp. Thane Mahapalika Head Office, Naupada. 10. Kalwa Lake, 20,000 sqm, Kalwa Ward office, located close to railway station. 11. Desai Lake, 17,500 sqm, Westside of Ulhas river, Desai village, Mumbra. 12. Phadakepada Lake, 17,100 sqm, Mumbra Ward office. 13. Khidkali Lake, 17,000 sqm, Near the Shil phata, Mumbra. 14. Kausa Lake, 15,173 sqm, Mumbra Ward office, Kausa. 15. Jail Lake, 14,300 sqm, Opp. Post Office beside Jail Water Tank, Uth...