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Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has advanced a INR 1,500 crore flood mitigation and relocation plan for flood-prone areas-Ektanagari, Vitthalnagar, and Nimbajnagar-along Sinhagad Road. Under the Urban Redevelopment Scheme's cluster development provisions, 1,383 residential units and 67 commercial establishments in designated 'blue zones' will be relocated to Hingne Khurd, outside the floodplain. The proposal is currently under state government review. Meanwhile, PMC has initiated immediate flood control measures, including debris clearance and CCTV monitoring to curb illegal dumping. Approval and funding are critical to executing long-term relocation and redevelopment. Compensation for commercial property owners remains delayed due to legal gaps in current regulations. With monsoon-related flooding intensifying, PMC's comprehensive relocation strategy aims to provide a sustainable solution for vulnerable communities while improving overall urban resilience.
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has moved forward with a substantial flood mitigation plan in the flood-prone localities of Ektanagari, Vitthalnagar, and Nimbajnagar, situated along Sinhagad Road. This INR 1,500 crore initiative focuses on relocating residents and business owners from the designated 'blue zones' areas identified as highly vulnerable to flooding-to municipal land at Hingne Khurd, located outside the floodplain. Advertisement
The relocation strategy involves the demolition of approximately 1,383 residential units and 67 commercial establishments within the flood-affected regions. This approach is being executed under the Urban Redevelopment Scheme's cluster development project provisions, specifically Section 14.8 of the Urban Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR). The PMC has already submitted the proposal to the state government, which is currently under review, and awaits formal approval.
In the meantime, PMC has implemented several immediate measures to mitigate flood risks. These include clearing debris and accumulated waste from the vulnerable zones and installing CCTV cameras to monitor illegal dumping activities. Authorities have made it clear that individuals caught disposing of waste unlawfully will face criminal prosecution.
The success of this comprehensive flood mitigation plan relies heavily on the state government's sanctioning of the INR 1,500 crore funding necessary for project execution. Once approved and funds are released, the cluster development project will facilitate the relocation and reconstruction efforts, providing a long-term solution to the persistent flooding challenges in these localities.
Meanwhile, compensation procedures for commercial property owners affected by the floods have experienced delays. Unlike residential owners, shopkeepers have not yet received due compensation, primarily because existing legal provisions do not clearly cover commercial properties within flood-affected zones. This legal ambiguity has stalled disbursements, creating additional challenges for affected business owners.
This initiative follows several prior efforts by PMC to address flooding, including earlier debris clearance drives and community awareness campaigns. However, given the increasing intensity of monsoon rains and urban flooding, a permanent relocation and redevelopment solution has become critical.
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