Name of Velhe taluka changed in Pune, now it will be called 'Rajgarh' in memory of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj:

News Topical, Digital Desk : The name of Velhe taluka of Pune district of Maharashtra has now changed. From Thursday (August 21), Velhe taluka will now officially be called 'Rajgad'. This name has been named after the iconic fort of the same name, which was the first capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's kingdom. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has made this announcement. He said that this is a historic and emotional moment for the followers of Shivaji Maharaj across the state.

Following the recommendation of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Union Home Ministry approved the proposal to change the name on May 6. Rajgad Fort is located in Velhe taluka. Rajgad has great historical importance. Chandrashekhar Bawankule said that in view of the long-standing demand of local residents and gram panchayats, the government has decided to change the name of Velhe taluka to Rajgad.

58 out of 70 gram panchayats supported
The proposal was supported by 58 out of 70 gram panchayats in Velhe taluka, which was also supported in the Pune Zilla Parishad meeting held on November 22, 2021. A detailed report was submitted by the Pune divisional commissioner on May 5, 2022, following which a government notification was issued on March 16, 2024, inviting objections or suggestions. No objections were received.

According to news agency PTI, Chandrashekhar Bawankule said that the name change has been done under the provisions of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966. The official gazette notification regarding the name change will be published within the next two days.