CM Devendra Fadnavis Calls for 50-Year Urban Planning for Pimpri-Chinchwad; Inaugurates Key Civic Projects

Pune, June 18: Pimpri-Chinchwad is a rapidly developing city, and its future growth must be carefully and sustainably planned. With this vision, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today directed authorities to prepare a comprehensive development plan for the next 50 years. He also instructed that the Chikhali-Charholi town planning scheme be canceled in response to public and elected representatives' demands, emphasizing the need to take citizens into confidence during planning processes.

The Chief Minister was speaking during the inauguration and foundation-laying ceremony of various development projects by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), including the unveiling of a sculptural tribute to Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Namdev Maharaj on the Pune-Alandi Palakhi Marg in Wadmukhwadi. He also inaugurated the Santpeeth auditorium and art gallery, among other projects.

Prominent dignitaries present included MPs Shrirang Barne and MLA Uma Khapre, Amit Gorkhe, Shrikant Bharatiya, Mahesh Landge, Shankar Jagtap, former MLA Ashwini Jagtap, Police Commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey, Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Shekhar Singh, District Collector, and senior literary scholar of Sant literature Dr. Sadanand More.

Highlighting the spiritual legacy of the region, CM Fadnavis said that Sant Dnyaneshwar laid the foundation of the Warkari sect and Sant Tukaram elevated it. Through simple language, Sant Dnyaneshwar conveyed profound Bhagwat philosophy, drawing lakhs of devotees to his palanquin procession. Sant Namdev carried these teachings as far as Punjab, with his verses even included in the Sikh holy scripture, Guru Granth Sahib.

Fadnavis lauded PCMC’s initiative in creating a “Santpeeth” that spreads these universal values alongside CBSE curriculum. He assured full support from the state government for the expansion and development of this initiative.

On environmental efforts, the CM stated that 100% of wastewater flowing into the Indrayani River would be treated to preserve its sanctity. Two sewage treatment plants (STPs) are being established under the AMRUT scheme, with required funding already provided.

Speaking on public safety, he commended the police for launching the “Jyeshthanubandh” app to assist senior citizens and the AI-powered Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) being implemented in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. These efforts, he said, exemplify policing guided by the values of humanity and care.

Inaugurated and Laid Foundation Stones for the Following Projects:

·         12-meter wide D.P. service road alongside the Express Highway (Ward 16 – from Mukai Chowk to Lodha Scheme – Phase 1 & 2).

·         18-meter D.P. road from Kiwale village near Bapdev Mandir to the Express Highway behind Symbiosis College.

·         Road upgrades in Vikashnagar, Gawli Matha to Indrayani Nagar via Urban Street Scaping.

·         Household surveys of differently-abled citizens for social and economic mapping.

·         Online inaugurations of:

o    Loop & ramp access from Sant Mother Teresa flyover to Chinchwad.

o    Thergaon-Chinchwad bridge over Pavana River.

o    Sewage treatment plants at Chikhli (12 MLD) and Pimple Nilakh (15 MLD).

o    Climbing wall in Pimple Saudagar.

o    School buildings in Dighi (Ward 4) and Choviswadi (Ward 3, Charholi).

o    Fire station in Charholi.

o    Primary school building in Ward 7, Bhosari.

o    Central sterilization units in Thergaon and Bhosari hospitals.

o    Multi-level parking facility at Sakhubai Gabaji Gawli Garden (Ward 5).

Police Commissioner Choubey shared that 22,000 citizens have downloaded the “Jyeshthanubandh” app, while the "Traffic Buddy" WhatsApp-based system has seen 300 volunteers register to assist in traffic regulation.

Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh highlighted that the climbing wall in Pimple Saudagar will be one of India’s premier facilities, and that citizens will benefit greatly from the various infrastructure initiatives.