Pune's Water Future: A ₹195 Crore Transformation

The Maharashtra government has approved a ₹195.10 crore water treatment project for Pune under the Central government’s AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) scheme.

Originally proposed by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) two years ago, the project received final approval on September 3 via an order issued by Sachin Sahastrabuddhe, Deputy Secretary, Urban Development Department. The new plant will enhance Pune’s water supply capacity by 125 million litres per day (MLD).

Funding for the project will be shared among the Centre (₹48.78 crore), the state government (₹48.77 crore), and PMC (₹97.55 crore). The facility will feature advanced infrastructure, including inlet chambers, flash mixers, tube settlers, aeration tanks, filter houses, chlorine dosing units, centrifuges, and a SCADA-enabled system for real-time monitoring.

Civil and mechanical works will also include a raw water pumping station, sump and pump house, and stormwater management systems. The project is scheduled for completion within 24 months, with funding disbursed in three phases. PMC will oversee operations, maintenance, and any additional costs that may arise.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.