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Merged Pune Areas Demand Urgent Development Plan from State
6 Aug
Summary
- Merged areas lack water, roads, and drainage
- 30-40 lakh population in large suburbs and dense settlements
- Civic administration awaiting state approval for development plan
As of August 6th, 2025, citizens from 34 areas merged into the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) years ago are pressing the state government to complete the development plan (DP) for their neighborhoods. These merged areas, home to a population of 30 to 40 lakh, are currently lacking in basic amenities such as water supply, proper roads, and adequate drainage systems.
According to Dhananjay Belkar, a citizen from the merged areas, "Basic amenities are not in place because there is no development plan and citizens are suffering. The plan has gone to the state which should expedite it." Other residents echoed similar concerns, highlighting the poor infrastructure and civic services in their localities.
Amit Mhaske, another citizen, pointed out that the absence of internal roads and alternate routes is causing massive traffic jams and accidents. Members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also emphasized the need for the DP to be implemented, as it would enable the construction of necessary infrastructure and amenities in these large suburbs and dense settlements.
A senior PMC official acknowledged that the development plan has been sent to the state, but the process is currently on hold. The civic administration is actively following up on the matter, seeking funds from the state government to undertake the required development works.
