Pune: PMC Plans ₹2,000 Crore World Bank Funding For Water And Sewage Upgrades In 23 Merged Villages
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Pune, February 17, 2026: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has resolved to secure a ₹2,000 crore loan from the World Bank to strengthen water supply and sewage infrastructure in 23 villages merged into the city limits five years ago.
According to civic officials, ₹1,200 crore from the proposed funding will be directed towards improving the water distribution network. The plan covers installation of new pipelines, establishment of water treatment facilities, construction of storage tanks, introduction of water meters and measures to enhance overall water management.
Out of 23 villages, the tender process for sewage management in 16 villages has been completed. Meanwhile, a sewage management plan has been prepared for villages in the eastern region—Wagholi, Lohgaon, Manjari, Shewalewadi, Vadachiwadi, Autadwadi, Handewadi—and Bavdhan in the western region.
An expenditure of ₹710 crore is expected for these seven villages. The project includes the construction of four sewage treatment plants, laying 378 kilometers of pipelines for sewage collection, 46 kilometers of main sewage pipelines, and an additional 33 kilometers of other sewage pipelines. Efforts are currently underway to secure funding for this project from the World Bank.
Although the villages were incorporated into PMC’s jurisdiction, planning and construction approval powers had earlier been assigned to the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). The development plan prepared by the authority later faced objections and was scrapped by the state government. Recently, the authority to grant building permissions was handed back to the Municipal Corporation.
Despite being part of city limits for several years, comprehensive development plans for these areas are still pending. Residents have repeatedly raised concerns over paying property taxes without receiving adequate civic amenities.
Civic authorities said the proposed projects aim to address infrastructure gaps and ensure that the newly merged villages receive services comparable to other parts of Pune.
