Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), under Commissioner Shekhar Singh, is ambitiously advancing towards becoming a model city in urban living, integrating infrastructure, healthcare, mobility, education, and environmental sustainability.
Healthcare Advancements
PCMC plans to enhance healthcare with the upcoming 750-bed Moshi General Hospital, featuring a cancer unit and an MBBS college. The ‘Jijau Clinics’ initiative aims to provide primary health care across wards, easing hospital burdens. PCMC partnered with UNDP to launch India’s first Social Impact Bond, strengthening healthcare.
Educational Excellence
PCMC operates 128 schools, educating 55,000+ students. Starting 2024-25, the Direct Benefit Transfer system enhances transparency. Initiatives like master trainers, digital classrooms, and school safety audits ensure quality education.
Augmented Water Supply
The Chikhali Water Treatment Plant, handling 200 MLD, started last year. Currently, 100 MLD is sourced from Andra dam, with 167 MLD expected from Bhama Askhed soon. Pavana Dam meets the city’s 510 MLD water need. PCMC aims for 24×7 water supply, covering 40% of its network.
Urban Mobility and Infrastructure
Prioritizing urban mobility, PCMC proposes the Wakad-Chakan metro and collaborates with NHAI on Nashik highway development. Nigdi-PCMC metro extension began, promising a better commute. An elevated Pune-Mumbai highway corridor is planned to cut congestion.
Smart Sarathi and ICCC
Smart Sarathi, a citizen-centric digital platform, has revolutionized urban governance by making services more accessible. The Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) enhances city management through real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making, improving civic services and response times.
Sports and Recreation
PCMC boasts the highest number of sports facilities per capita, with new developments like the Annasaheb Magar stadium and the Moshi cricket ground aiming to nurture athletic talent.
Environmental Initiatives
With a 48% green cover, PCMC is enhancing this through the ‘Connected Green’ initiative under ‘Harit Setu,’ supported by a $400K grant from the Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure. This project connects parks with safe walkways and cycle paths. Recreational spaces like the ‘Safari Park’ in Moshi and ‘Bird Valley’ in Chinchwad blend nature and amusement. PCMC recently received a Platinum rating from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Cities Evaluation.
Sustainability and Inclusivity
New initiatives include a 3-Wheeler EV Policy, Sustainability Cell launch, and Non-Motorised Travel Strategy. Adopting the Urban95 framework with the Bernard Van Leer Foundation aims to create child-friendly urban environments.
Affordability and Governance
PCMC has not raised property taxes since 2013-14, maintaining affordability for residents. The city is a top performer in the ‘Majhi Vasundhara’ initiative, Municipal Performance Index, e-Governance, and Citizen Feedback Awards.
“Pimpri-Chinchwad is on a trajectory of becoming one of India’s most preferred cities to live in, reflecting a commitment to holistic and sustainable urban development. Our mission is to create a city that offers the highest quality of life for all its residents.”
— Shekhar Singh, PCMC Commissioner
