Pune: PMC Panel Approves Development Plan Process For 23 Newly Merged Villages To Drive Planned Urban Growth
Pune: PMC Panel Approves Development Plan Process For 23 Newly Merged Villages To Drive Planned Urban Growth
Pune, June 17, 2026: In a significant move aimed at accelerating Pune’s future urban planning, the City Improvement Committee of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has unanimously approved a key proposal that will officially initiate the process of preparing a Development Plan (DP) for the 23 villages recently merged into the PMC limits.
Under the provisions of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966, PMC will now declare its intention to prepare a Development Plan for these areas. The committee has also approved the appointment of a Town Planning Officer required for carrying out the planning process.
Accordingly, Aniruddha Pavaskar (M.E. Town Planning), City Engineer in PMC’s Town Planning Department, will be appointed as the Town Planning Officer for the project.
The decision is expected to expedite the process of ensuring planned, balanced, and sustainable development in the newly merged villages. It will facilitate systematic urban growth with a focus on roads, infrastructure, public amenities, green spaces, and the future requirements of residents.
The proposal was actively pursued and facilitated by City Improvement Committee Chairperson Smita Vaste, who played a key role in securing its approval.
Speaking on the occasion, Smita Vaste said, “This is a crucial decision for Pune’s comprehensive and planned development. Preparing a Development Plan for the 23 newly merged villages was essential to ensure their scientific and citizen-centric growth. By approving this proposal, the City Improvement Committee has achieved an important milestone that will guide the city’s future development. We are committed to ensuring planned, efficient, and inclusive growth while addressing the aspirations and future needs of citizens.”
The decision is expected to have long-term significance for Pune’s urban development, providing a major boost to the city’s planned expansion and orderly civic growth.
