Pune: Khadki Cantonment Board Submits Proposal To Merge 326 Acres with PMC
Pune: Khadki Cantonment Board Submits Proposal To Merge 326 Acres with PMC
In a significant move, the Khadki Cantonment Board (KCB) has submitted a proposal to the state government to merge 326 acres of its civilian pockets with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The proposal, which was submitted after consultations with various stakeholders, including the Southern Command and the Ammunition Factory Khadki, aims to bring the civil pockets, including Khadki Bazaar areas, Sapras, and Sangamwadi, under the PMC’s jurisdiction.
If approved, the merger will affect approximately 29,000 residents, who will assimilate with the PMC. However, the KCB’s bungalow areas will remain outside the merger zone and will continue to be managed by the Army authorities.
The proposal has been met with a mixed response, with some officials expressing concerns about the security implications of the merger. “Security is of paramount importance for defence establishments,” said a senior army officer. “No project or NOC will be given if the project has security implications.”
The state government is currently studying the proposal and has not taken a final decision. “We are still in the discussion stage,” said an official.
“We are getting feedback from respective municipal corporations in the state. Certain aspects will have to be studied and evaluated before merging civil pockets with corporations.”
The merger, if approved, will have significant implications for the residents of Khadki, who will have to adapt to new civic services and infrastructure. However, it is also expected to boost the real estate value in the area, which is strategically located near Pune city.
The KCB’s proposal is part of a larger effort to merge cantonment areas with municipal corporations. The state government has established a committee to oversee the merger process, which is expected to be complex and time-consuming .
