Overview
- The Union Home Ministry approved the renaming on November 3, and the state published the Gazette order on November 3–4 following an October mapping clearance by the Survey of India.
- The municipal council’s name is changed to Urun-Ishwarpur Nagar Parishad for use in all official records and proceedings.
- Deputy Secretary Aniruddha Jewlikar signed the notification on the Governor’s behalf under Maharashtra’s municipal law.
- Agencies including Indian Post and Indian Railways have been directed to reflect the new name across databases, maps, documents and physical signage.
- Local reaction is divided, with celebrations by supporters and criticism from residents who want attention on roads and water supply.