Public Grievances Addressed at Powai Janata Darbar; Minister Yogesh Kadam Ensures Immediate Action
- Gaurav Sharma
- Nov 8, 2025
- 2 min read
Powai, Mumbai | Civic News:
Powai residents raised their civic concerns and witnessed swift administrative action during the Janata Darbar held at Regent Hill Club House, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai. The program, coordinated by MLA Dilip (Mama) Lande, was graced by Minister of State for Home Affairs Yogesh Kadam as the chief guest. The initiative brought together local residents, social organizations, political representatives, and administrative officials to address pressing community issues.

Citizens Highlight Key Civic Concerns
During the Janata Darbar, residents presented a range of civic grievances directly to Minister Kadam. Major issues included:
Poor condition of main roads and delayed roadwork
Traffic congestion and mismanaged traffic signals
Problems caused by unauthorized hawkers
Rising substance abuse in public areas
Increasing crime rates and inadequate night patrolling
Shortage of parking spaces
Challenges in crowd management
Minister Kadam Directs Immediate Action
After carefully listening to the concerns, Minister Yogesh Kadam instructed relevant departments to take immediate action. He assured residents that all grievances would be monitored personally and timely resolutions would be ensured.
Key officials present included:
ACP Pradip Mairale (Sakinaka Division)
Senior Police Inspector Jeetendra Sonawane (Powai Police Station)
Sr. PI Samadhan Pawar (Traffic Department)
They addressed law enforcement, traffic management, and public safety issues, providing residents with a clear action roadmap.
MLA Dilip Lande Emphasizes Citizen Engagement
MLA Dilip Lande highlighted that the Janata Darbar is not just a discussion platform but a direct problem-solving initiative. He emphasized that such programs would continue to strengthen coordination between citizens and administration, ensuring faster and more effective solutions to local problems.
Strong Community Participation
The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from Shiv Sena representatives, corporators, local organizations, and a large number of residents. Citizens expressed satisfaction with the proactive response of authorities and the constructive outcomes of the session.






