Pune: PMC Promises Tap Water by May 15 for Undri, Mohammadwadi Despite Pipeline Hurdles
Pune, 23rd April 2026: The Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) long-delayed plan to provide tap water to NIBM Annexe, Mohammadwadi and Undri has hit an unexpected hurdle, with “vested interests” allegedly obstructing pipeline work—an admission that took officials, including Additional Municipal Commissioner Pavneet Kaur (IAS), by surprise.
Reviewing the pipeline-laying project in Undri Mohammadwadi NIBM annexe, Kaur was informed by the contractor that the pipeline-laying work had been repeatedly stalled by certain local elements. The disclosure came during a progress meeting, prompting the senior official to take serious note of the situation.
Kaur visited the three overhead tanks installed near Dorabjee Mall.
Despite the obstruction, Kaur reiterated that a majority of residents in the three localities are likely to start receiving tap water supply by May 15, a development expected to benefit nearly 1.5 lakh people who currently rely heavily on private water tankers.
She said the pipeline infrastructure is being laid on a war footing and, once completed, water will be routed to three overhead tanks installed opposite Dorabjee Mall before being distributed across the area through a network of pipelines.
Taking personal charge of the situation, Kaur assured that she would closely monitor the project going forward. She directed officials from the water department and the contractor to expedite pending work and ensure timely completion of the scheme.
The development comes as a major relief for residents, many of whom have for years depended on expensive and irregular private tanker supply. Addressing concerns over tanker operators allegedly hiking prices, Kaur said the PMC is drafting a comprehensive policy to regulate tanker operations.
“Currently, we do not have concrete data on the number of water tankers operating in the city. This exercise will help us assess and regulate them better,” she said, adding that tanker operators will be brought under a mandatory PMC framework.
During her visit, Kaur also inspected infrastructure works in the hilltop areas near the Corinthian Club in Nyati County, including road conditions and the shifting of electric poles. She interacted with residents and members of the Mohammadwadi Undri Residents Development Welfare Foundation (MURDWF), who flagged long-pending civic issues.
Local residents expressed cautious optimism following the visit.
“The commissioner’s visit looks fruitful and we are hopeful that things will change in an area that has been neglected for the last two decades,” said Sunil Kolotli, a core member of MURDWF.
Echoing similar sentiments, Jaymala Dhankikar, a resident of Ganga Kingston said the assurance of a fixed timeline for tap water supply offers hope of long-awaited relief from tanker dependence and recurring water shortages.
