The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has expressed its support for the continued operation of the Traffic Education Park, which is managed by the NGO Nashik First. Following a crucial meeting held on Wednesday, both parties have agreed to draft a new agreement to formalize the arrangement.
Meeting Chaired by Mayor
The meeting, chaired by Mayor Himgauri Aher, focused on renewing the pact between the NMC and Nashik First. While no final decision was reached, officials confirmed that a revised agreement would be prepared and finalized in the coming days.
Background of the Controversy
The clarification comes amid recent controversy, after some corporators raised objections about the park’s functioning, prompting Nashik First to consider shutting down the facility. Addressing these concerns, the mayor emphasized that the civic body had only initiated an inquiry and had not ordered closure.
“If any violation had been found, a formal notice would have been served. The corporation supports the continuation of this public-oriented project and is inclined to extend the agreement,” she said, urging all stakeholders to resolve differences in the city’s larger interest.
About the Traffic Education Park
Established in 2013 on a three-acre plot at Mumbai Naka, the Traffic Education Park was developed by Nashik First at a cost of approximately Rs 3.5 crore, with corporate support. The facility provides practical road safety training through simulated infrastructure such as traffic signals, road markings, and flyovers, benefiting schoolchildren and driving licence applicants.
Although the original agreement expired in 2019, Nashik First has continued operations and paid the lease amount since then. The new agreement aims to secure the park’s future and ensure its continued contribution to road safety education in the city.
