Centre approves ₹1,290 crore for Pune’s water supply and flood control projects

The Pune Municipal Corporation’s equal water supply scheme in the old city limits is 85% complete and is expected to become fully operational by August 2026. Water supply works are currently underway in seven villages, and detailed project reports (DPRs) have been prepared for 25 villages. A separate water supply project for the 12 villages mentioned above is part of the new funding.

The Centre approved ₹400 crore for flood mitigation across Pune city. The plan includes stormwater drainage and flood control works at 335 flooding-prone locations. Officials said the measures will improve public safety, protect property, and strengthen public health infrastructure during the monsoon. The project also envisages smart water management systems with SCADA monitoring and AMR/NRW control to reduce water leakage and enhance operational efficiency.

A ₹890 crore water supply project was approved for 12 villages, including Khadakwasla, Nanded, Nandoshi, Suncity, Kirkatwadi, Dhayari, Narhe, Jambhulwadi, Kolhewadi, Mangadewadi, Nimbalkarwadi, and Bhilarewadi. The project features a 200 million litres per day water treatment plant, a 71 km transmission main pipeline, a 390 km distribution network, and SCADA and AMR-based smart metering systems. It aims to provide clean drinking water to about 7.78 lakh residents until 2052.

The Centre approved ₹1,290 crore for two civic infrastructure projects in Pune: ₹890 crore for a water supply project serving 12 villages and ₹400 crore for flood control measures across Pune city. The approval was granted during the first apex committee meeting chaired by the secretary of the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs. Pune Municipal Corporation presented the projects, with Naval Kishore Ram and Pavneet Kaur credited for their continuous support in securing the approvals. The funding clearance is described as a major boost for Pune’s long-term development plans.