Khadki Cantonment to Tackle Commercial Use of Public Spaces
PUNE: The Khadki Cantonment Board (KCB) is set to take stringent measures against individuals and organizations exploiting public properties created for the benefit of local residents. This decision comes after a review of properties within the board’s jurisdiction and numerous complaints from residents. In the last ten years, marriage halls, gyms, community centers, and temples have been built on cantonment land with funding from the MLA Local Area Development Scheme. However, officials have noted that these spaces are often managed by private operators for profit, undermining their initial purpose. KCB’s CEO, Manisha Lohia, confirmed the board’s findings. “These facilities were…