Ex-MLA Vijay Shivtare Advocates For New Civic Corporation In Pune’s Hadapsar And Purandar Areas
Ex-MLA Vijay Shivtare Advocates For New Civic Corporation In Pune’s Hadapsar And Purandar Areas
Former Shiv Sena legislator Vijay Shivtare has announced his vision to establish a new municipal corporation for areas including Hadapsar, Purandar, Jejuri, and Saswad. His vision is to create a civic body similar to the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), known for its robust infrastructure and resources. On Wednesday, Shivtare outlined his initiative to expand the boundaries of an existing municipal council, currently serving the Uruli Devachi and Phursungi villages, into a larger corporation to ensure better development and administration.
Shivtare, a former MLA from the Purandar constituency, mentioned that while some individuals initially opposed the formation of the Uruli Devachi and Phursungi municipal council, he believes that the initiative serves the greater public good. His new proposal seeks to further extend the jurisdiction of this council to encompass Jejuri and Saswad, alongside urban areas of Hadapsar.
“The goal is to establish a separate municipal corporation, bringing rural areas under its ambit, and enhancing civic management similar to the PCMC,” Shivtare said, emphasizing the future growth of industrial zones in Jejuri and the surrounding areas due to improved water availability. The Purandar constituency, including Phursungi-Uruli Devachi, Saswad, and the Jejuri temple town, is poised to become a key development hub, he added. The construction of an international airport at Purandar, along with Palkhi Road’s future road and rail connectivity, further strengthens the region’s potential.
Political support for this initiative has been growing across party lines. Prominent leaders like NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar have expressed concerns about the increasing strain on Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and emphasized the need for a new civic body to manage the growing population and urbanization in Hadapsar and Haveli. Pawar indicated that discussions with local citizens would guide the final decision.
