‘Khada Pahara’ campaign to maintain strict vigil at 243 forts and historic monuments across Maharashtra during the New Year period.
Mumbai: To prevent misconduct such as alcohol consumption, indecent behaviour, vandalism, littering, and unauthorised stays on forts, the ‘Gadkille Sanvardhan Pratishthan’ is launching the ‘Khada Pahara’ (Strict vigil) campaign. For this purpose, on 31 December 2025 and 1 January 2026, fort enthusiasts will keep watch over 243 forts across Maharashtra. The Maharashtra State Founder of the Pratishthan, Shri. Yogesh Sonawane, shared this information. The Maharashtra Government will also be assisting with this initiative.
The campaign will be implemented in cooperation with local Gram Panchayats, the Police Administration, Forest Department, and the State Archaeology Department.
Key participants leading this mission include Founder Shri. Yogesh Sonawane, State President Shri. Abhishek Navale, Contact Head Namrata Mote, Sheetal Shrikhande, Palvi Rasal, Gargi Patil, Deepesh Warang, Mansi Chavan, Varad Joshi, Mahesh Gunjikar, Mahesh Chavan, Chhaya Sonawane, Kundalik Zine, Nilesh Phatangare, and Mayur Bhitale.
Locations where the campaign will be conducted
The campaign will be carried out at 24 historical monuments in Pune division, 31 in Mumbai division, 15 in Ratnagiri division, 19 in Satara division, 7 in Sangli division, 14 in Kolhapur-Belgaum division, 6 in Solapur division, 6 in Jalgaon division, 32 in Nashik division, 29 in Raigad division, 13 in Sindhudurg, 6 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 2 each in Jalna, Nanded, Beed, Dharashiv, and Amravati, 3 each in Buldhana, Nagpur, and Dhule, 1 each in Yavatmal and Nandurbar, while the campaign will be carried out at 4 historical monuments in the Akola division.
Protection of forts is every citizen’s duty – Gadkille Sanvardhan Pratishthan
Gadkille Sanvardhan Pratishthan has pointed out that incidents of misconduct at forts often increase during New Year celebrations. Forts and historic monuments are symbols of the valour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and many other brave warriors. Any inappropriate activity at these sites tarnishes the glorious legacy of their courage and sacrifice.
Under the ‘Khada Pahara’ campaign, disciplined monitoring, public awareness, and immediate action wherever required will be carried out at every location. The organisation emphasises that the protection and preservation of forts and historic monuments is not only the responsibility of the administration, but the collective duty of every citizen.
