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PMC to absorb 14 Pune Smart City employees after firm closure
Pune Municipal Corporation decided to absorb 14 employees of the Pune Smart City Development Corporation Limited into the civic administration after the central government directed the PSCDCL to shut down. The move follows a shutdown instruction issued on April 22, 2026. The standing committee also approved infrastructure-related actions, including rejuvenating a historic underground water pipeline and extending the riverfront project to Manjari.
Why It Matters
The decision shows how local governance реагes to a central directive while continuing key urban infrastructure initiatives.
Timeline
5 Events
Riverfront development extended to Manjari
May 14, 2026
The standing committee approved extending the ongoing riverfront development project up to Manjari, from Mundhwa, in response to requests from local representatives and residents from eastern Pune.
Rejuvenation of historic underground water pipeline (Katraj to Shaniwarwada)
May 14, 2026
Standing committee approved a proposal to rejuvenate the historic underground water pipeline connecting Katraj and Shaniwarwada, a Peshwa-era construction previously used for water supply.
PMC absorbs 14 PSCDCL employees
May 14, 2026
Pune Municipal Corporation decided to absorb 14 employees of PSCDCL into the civic administration following the shutdown directive.
Union government instructions to shut down PSCDCL
April 22, 2026
The Union government issued instructions on April 22, 2026 to shut down the PSCDCL office established in 2016 under the Smart Cities Mission.
PSCDCL established under Smart Cities Mission
2016
Pune Smart City Development Corporation Limited (PSCDCL) was established in 2016 under the Smart Cities Mission to implement infrastructure and urban development projects in Pune, including areas such as Aundh, Baner and Pashan.