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Sindhudurg News: Historic decision in Sindhudurg district! Names of settlements and roads with caste references to be changed
A decision has been made to change the old caste-referenced names of 192 settlements and 25 roads in Sindhudurg district to names associated with great personalities and democratic values.
By changing the old caste-based names of 192 settlements and 25 roads in Sindhudurg district to names associated with great personalities and democratic values, an important decision has been made by District Collector Trupti Dhodmise following the orders of Guardian Minister Nitesh Rane.
Due to this decision, there will be no mention of roads and settlements with caste-based names like Harijanwadi, Jadhavwadi, Charmkarwadi, and Bauddhawadi in urban and rural areas. This is a very significant decision for Sindhudurg district, and Guardian Minister Nitesh Rane has fulfilled the promise given to the delegation of Scheduled Castes in the public meeting. This decision is expected to strengthen the social unity of the district.