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Centre approves ₹1,290 crore Pune water supply and flood mitigation package
The Centre approved a ₹1,290 crore package for Pune's water supply and flood mitigation under the Urban Challenge Fund at the first apex committee meeting. The package includes ₹890 crore for a water supply project covering 12 newly merged villages and ₹400 crore for city flood control, with completion milestones and a smart metering system outlined. Work focuses on improving monsoon resilience and public health, with several villages already under implementation and more planned.
Why It Matters
This approval signals central funding and prioritization of Pune's infrastructure, potentially improving water security, flood resilience, and public health ahead of monsoon season.
Timeline
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Chief Minister Fadnavis cited as driving Pune development; Kaur comments
May 11, 2026
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been paying special attention to Pune city, which is resulting in all-round development, Kaur said.
Measures expected to safeguard during monsoon and improve health
May 11, 2026
The measures are expected to help safeguard citizens and property during monsoon and improve public health conditions, the civic body said.
Water works underway in seven villages; DPRs for 25 villages
May 11, 2026
Water supply works are currently underway in seven villages, while detailed project reports have been prepared for 25 villages.
Project scope includes 200 MLD plant, transmission, distribution, and smart metering
May 11, 2026
The project includes a 200 MLD water purification plant, a 71-km transmission main line, a 390-km distribution network and SCADA/AMR-based smart metering system, aiming to provide clean drinking water to 7.78 lakh citizens till 2052.
85% completion of equal water supply scheme in old city limits; operational by Aug 2026
May 11, 2026
Around 85 per cent of work under the equal water supply scheme in the old city limits has already been completed and the entire project is expected to be operational by August 2026.
₹400 crore approved for flood control measures in Pune city
May 11, 2026
₹400 crore has been approved for flood control measures in Pune city, involving storm water drainage at 335 flood-prone locations across the city.
₹890 crore sanctioned for water supply project covering 12 newly merged villages
May 11, 2026
₹890 crore has been sanctioned for a water supply project covering 12 newly merged villages, including Khadakwasla, Nanded, Nandoshi, Kirkatwadi, Dhayari and Narhe, which witnessed Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, the release stated.
Centre approves ₹1,290 crore urban water supply and flood mitigation package for Pune
May 11, 2026
At its first apex committee meeting chaired by the Secretary of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the Centre approved water supply and flood mitigation projects for Pune under the Urban Challenge Fund, according to a Pune Municipal Corporation release. The approval was granted during the day-long meeting.