PMC Elections: Balewadi Welfare Federation Unveils Citizen-Centric Deliverables for Prabhag 9
Balewadi, 11th January 2026: With the upcoming Municipal Corporation elections, the Balewadi Welfare Federation (BWF)—a non-political, active, resident-driven organization—has released a comprehensive deliverables document outlining key civic priorities for Prabhag 9 for the years 2026 to 2031. The document emphasizes the campaign slogan: ‘One Balewadi, One Voice. Accountability, Action, Progress.’
The BWF citizen-centric deliverables document for Prabhag 9 (2026–31), is designed to be simple and accessible with infographics and pit stops that highlight issues at a glance. Spread across two pages with clear headers, the document captures long-neglected local concerns and organizes them into seven focus areas: water and drainage, roads, traffic and transport, public amenities, cleanliness and waste management, utilities, environment, safety, and governance.
The urgent citizen centric deliverables include: reliable water supply and drainage to end tanker reliance and prevent flooding; better roads, traffic signals, pedestrian safety, and expanded public transport; functional public amenities including Bhaji Mandai, a garden opposite Moze College, petrol pump, and power substation; improved cleanliness, waste management, and air pollution control; strengthened healthcare, mohalla clinics, and animal welfare services; preservation of green cover including Ram Mula Devrai and stricter environmental safeguards; and enhanced safety through street lighting, CCTV, emergency helplines, and removal of encroachments. It also stresses accountability, transparency, and coordinated civic works to ensure that citizen taxes translate into tangible rights and results, bridging long-standing gaps in urban planning and aligning with BWF’s ongoing efforts for a thriving Balewadi.
Ramesh Rokade, Chairman BWF has appealed to all residents “BWF continues to be a bridge between residents and authorities, advocating for a safer, better-planned Balewadi. The federation urges all residents to join its Community Outreach Programme and participate actively in shaping the future of their neighborhood.”
“We have shared our manifesto with all PMC election candidates, making our demands loud and clear. Citizens’ issues have been directly conveyed to them, ensuring accountability and action are placed at the forefront.” said Ashish Kotamkar, Secretary BWF.
To ensure transparency and accountability, BWF has invited all candidates contesting from Prabhag 9 to submit short video statements (2–3 minutes) outlining their vision and commitment to the deliverables listed in the manifesto, as part of the Candidate Video Campaign: Your Voice, Their Commitment. Candidates have shared videos outlining action on our demands, and these are being circulated across citizen groups and social media platforms to help residents make informed choices. BWF emphasizes that it does not endorse any party or candidate—the initiative is purely citizen-led and focused on civic progress. Candidates are encouraged to respond to the community’s demands and demonstrate how they plan to deliver on key issues such as water, roads, safety, environment, and public amenities.
Members of the BWF working committee expressed their views, highlighting key civic issues and the importance of addressing them promptly.
Sunil Galankar said, “Empowering the future, one substation of 220KV for uninterrupted power supply and traffic congestion-free is our promise for Baner and Balewadi.”
Yogendra Singh added, “I urge the authorities to develop a public park opposite Aditya Breeze Park. I also call for effective dust pollution control measures and strict regulation of heavy construction vehicle movement along the Dasara Chowk–Aditya Breeze Park road stretch.”
Vandana Chaudhary, Board Director, Balewadi Welfare Federation, said, “I sincerely hope that whichever candidates win take up these pressing issues with the authorities and ensure they are streamlined and acted upon without delay. Citizens face everyday problems that must be prioritized—installation of traffic signals to ease chaos, proper road connectivity to highways, effective waste management to rid Balewadi of filthy sights, fixing sewage seepage on roads, and enhancing green cover. In addition, defunct Smart City projects that are ready but lying unused must be made functional. Baner-Balewadi has been in a perilous state for the last few years, and it is deeply disappointing to live with such neglect. It is time for accountability and visible action.”
