Why Has Inclusion Of Seven Villages, Including IT Hub Hinjawadi, Into Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Stalled ?
Why Has Inclusion Of Seven Villages, Including IT Hub Hinjawadi, Into Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Stalled ?
Pimpri-Chinchwad: The proposal to include seven villages—Gahunje, Jambhe, Marunji, Hinjawadi, Maan, Nere, and Sangwade—into the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has been pending with the state government for over a decade. These villages face pressing issues such as waste management, water supply, sewage systems, and traffic congestion. The PCMC has repeatedly urged the state to approve the inclusion for planned development, but no decision has been made yet.
Initially proposed in February 2015 and sent for approval in June 2015, the inclusion aimed to address the region’s rapid urbanization. Despite the expansion of Pune Municipal Corporation’s limits in 2020, the PCMC proposal remains under review by the Urban Development Department.
Challenges in the Villages
Local citizens are divided over the proposal, while gram panchayats struggle to provide essential services to the growing population. Unplanned construction, waste mismanagement, inadequate water supply, poor sewage systems, and narrow roads leading to regular traffic congestion have become significant issues. Dumping waste along roadsides and in municipal areas has added to PCMC’s burden. Officials emphasize the need for the municipal corporation’s administrative framework to ensure the systematic development of these villages.
Exclusions from the Proposal
The original proposal included Dehu, Alandi, and parts of Chakan MIDC. However, Alandi and Chakan were excluded due to their municipal council status, while Dehu was omitted after being upgraded to a Nagar Panchayat. Villages like Chimbali, Kuruli, Moi, and Nighoje were also removed.
Expansion Impact
Currently, Pimpri-Chinchwad spans 181 square kilometers. The inclusion of the seven villages—covering a total area of 54.11 square kilometers—would expand the city’s boundaries to 235.11 square kilometers. This expansion is essential for integrated urban planning and addressing infrastructure challenges.
Despite continuous reminders to the state government, the proposal remains pending, leaving the residents of these villages in limbo.
