Pune News: Pimpri Chinchwad Recognised In Barcelona For Sustainable Urban Development
Pune News: Pimpri Chinchwad Recognised In Barcelona For Sustainable Urban Development
Participation at ‘Smart City Expo World Congress 2025’ in Barcelona highlights city’s leadership in green mobility and climate-resilient planning
Pimpri, November 12, 2025: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) was among six pilot cities from India invited to participate in the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) Global Thematic Networking Workshop, held alongside the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, from November 4 to 6.
Chief Engineer Sanjay Kulkarni and Joint City Engineer Bapu Gaikwad represented PCMC at the prestigious event, which brought together urban planners, city leaders, and sustainability experts from across the world. The sessions focused on key themes such as urban mobility, climate-resilient infrastructure, and sustainable transport systems, encouraging cities to exchange experiences and innovative approaches.
During the workshop, the PCMC delegation engaged with representatives from Leuven, Hamburg, and Victoria, holding detailed discussions on waste-to-energy models, green mobility systems, and smart urban solutions. These exchanges offered valuable insights into how cities worldwide are addressing environmental challenges through innovation, technology, and collaboration.
PCMC has been implementing several forward-looking initiatives in green mobility, waste management, and energy efficiency, with a strong focus on climate-adaptive and citizen-centric development. Through international partnerships and knowledge exchange, the Corporation aims to integrate global best practices into local planning and strengthen Pimpri Chinchwad’s position among the most sustainable and smart cities in India.
“Pimpri Chinchwad’s participation in this international conference at Barcelona marks a global recognition of the city’s progressive and sustainable development vision. Through eco-friendly technologies, green mobility, and citizen-centric policies, we are consistently working towards building a world-class, livable, and future-ready city.”
— Shravan Hardikar, Commissioner, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation
“Being invited to represent India at this global platform is a recognition of Pimpri Chinchwad’s efforts towards sustainable urban development. The conference provided an opportunity to learn from the success stories and technologies of cities across the world, which will prove invaluable for our upcoming projects.”
— Sanjay Kulkarni, Chief Engineer, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation
“Clean energy, sustainable transport, and citizen-centric planning are the cornerstones of modern urban growth. The deliberations at the congress have inspired us to adopt innovative global solutions locally, to make Pimpri Chinchwad a greener and more efficient city.”
— Bapu Gaikwad, Joint City Engineer, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation
