Pune: Undri Residents, Supriya Sule To Hold Protest On July 7 If RMC Plants Are Not Shut
Pune: Undri Residents, Supriya Sule To Hold Protest On July 7 If RMC Plants Are Not Shut
Renuka Suryavanshi
Pune, June 26, 2026: Residents of Undri have intensified their demand for the closure of Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) plants operating close to residential areas, alleging that the facilities are causing severe air pollution, damaging roads and posing a serious threat to public safety.
According to residents, dust and emissions from the RMC plants have significantly deteriorated air quality in the locality, leading to growing health concerns among people living nearby. They also claimed that the constant movement of heavy RMC trucks and dumpers has badly damaged internal roads, making travel hazardous for motorists and pedestrians alike.
Residents further alleged that the trucks are often driven recklessly, resulting in several accidents in the area over the years, with some incidents proving fatal.
The issue has also drawn political attention. Baramati MP Supriya Sule has reportedly been pursuing the matter for the past few months, urging the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to take action and shut down the RMC plants. However, residents allege that despite repeated assurances from the civic administration, no concrete action has been taken.
Warning of a public agitation, local leaders and residents said that if the RMC plants are not closed by July 7, they will stage a protest outside the Pune Municipal Corporation headquarters from 10.30 am on the same day.
Residents have also raised concerns over alleged environmental damage in the area. One resident claimed that a nearby lake has been contaminated with RMC waste and concrete residue, while the surrounding land has been littered with construction debris.
The resident further alleged that the natural rainwater drainage channel behind Tata Inora Park has been blocked with concrete by plant operators to facilitate the smooth movement of RMC trucks, particularly during the monsoon. According to the complaint, heavy vehicles frequently suffer tyre bursts, worsening the already damaged roads during the rainy season.
Residents have demanded immediate intervention from the authorities, stating that the continued operation of the RMC plants is affecting their health, safety and quality of life. They have urged the civic administration to take strict action to address pollution, restore damaged infrastructure and ensure compliance with environmental norms.
