Pune: Wanowrie Residents Lay Out Detailed Civic Demands Ahead of PMC Elections 2026
Wanowrie, 13th January 2026: With the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections scheduled in 2026, residents of Wanowrie have come together to present a detailed charter of civic expectations for Ward 18, calling for accountable governance, improved infrastructure, and better quality of life.
The “Citizen’s Expectations” document, compiled by the Wanowrie Residents Forum based on feedback and consensus from local residents, outlines a wide-ranging set of demands to be addressed by the corporators to be elected, as well as by the PMC administration. The forum has stressed that measurable on-ground results, rather than promises, should be the benchmark of performance for elected representatives and civic officials.
At the top of the residents’ agenda is the demand for a clean and hygienic environment. Citizens have called for daily street sweeping with publicly announced schedules, efficient garbage clearance including removal from unauthorised dump sites, and effective door-to-door waste collection across all housing segments, including slums. The forum has also sought ward-level waste processing facilities, adequate litter bins, public urinals, and strict enforcement of anti-littering norms. Residents have urged PMC to work towards certifying Wanowrie as a “Swachh Neighbourhood” under Government of India guidelines.
Ensuring a reliable and safe water supply is another key concern. The document demands equitable distribution of potable water through a closed-loop piped system, preferably on a 24×7 basis, along with publicly accessible water quality reports. Residents have also flagged issues of leakage, pilferage, and alleged facilitation fees, calling for zero tolerance and regular pipeline audits.
Public spaces and pedestrian infrastructure feature prominently in the charter. Citizens have asked PMC to identify and develop open public spaces for recreation with minimal construction, maintaining them with proper sanitation. Particular concern has been raised about the central open ground near Samvidhan Chowk, which residents want kept free of encroachments and temporary commercial activities. The forum has also highlighted the lack of pavements in several areas, especially stretches connecting Wanowrie to Mohammedwadi, which see heavy pedestrian movement.
The document strongly calls for hawker- and encroachment-free public spaces. Residents have demanded strict action against unauthorised hawkers, banners, and sky signs, with transparency through geotagged data of authorised permissions published on the PMC website.
Accountability of ward-level officers has been emphasised as critical to enforcing these norms.
Community participation and transparency in local governance form another major pillar of the charter. The forum has sought regular ward-level meetings with mandatory presence of senior officials, publication of meeting schedules and minutes online, and a dedicated web link on the PMC homepage for Wanowrie-specific civic issues. It has also requested that civic information be made available in Marathi, English, and Hindi to ensure wider accessibility.
Infrastructure-related demands include completion of the disputed road stretch near Ruby Hall Clinic in Azad Nagar, comprehensive pothole repairs, and proper road markings across the ward. Residents have also called for upgrading and maintaining the crematorium at Salunke Vihar to ensure dignified facilities for citizens during funerals.
On law enforcement and traffic management, the forum has urged stricter regulation of loudspeakers, fireworks, and noise pollution during festivals, enhanced CCTV monitoring of public spaces, and preventive policing through regular local visits. To ease traffic congestion, residents have asked for identification of choke points, deployment of traffic wardens during peak hours, and better regulation of school transport vehicles.
Finally, the charter stresses the importance of protecting and expanding green cover in Wanowrie by promoting plantation of indigenous trees, safeguarding open spaces and tekdis from encroachment, and taking strict action against illegal tree cutting while allowing regulated pruning.
The Wanowrie Residents Forum has stated that these expectations reflect basic civic rights and quality-of-life needs, and has appealed to political candidates and the PMC administration to treat the document as a roadmap for sustained and accountable urban governance in the ward.
