Pune: Garbage, Water Shortage and Parking Issues Trouble Shivneri Nagar Residents; Locals Seek Permanent PMC Action

Reported by Shoaib Tadvi
Kondhwa,17th August 2026: Residents of Shivtirth Apartments Housing Society and the surrounding area in Lane No. 30, Shivneri Nagar, Kondhwa Khurd, have raised serious concerns over accumulated garbage, foul smell, inadequate water supply, parking congestion and poor road conditions in the locality.

Residents said a large quantity of garbage has accumulated in the area near the residential buildings, resulting in a persistent foul smell and an unhygienic environment. They alleged that the waste has also attracted flies, mosquitoes and other insects, raising concerns about the spread of diseases and the health and safety of residents.

According to residents, the garbage issue has been further complicated by confusion over municipal jurisdiction. They said the location is close to the boundary of Ward No. 19 and Ward No. 21, and when they approached local representatives, they were allegedly told that the spot may not fall under their respective ward. Residents have questioned why jurisdictional confusion should prevent the garbage from being cleared.

Kshitij Kharat, a resident, said, “We are living with garbage and a constant foul smell. It has become an unhygienic situation for everyone. The waste attracts different types of insects, and residents are worried about diseases. Whether the location falls under Ward 19 or Ward 21, the garbage needs to be cleared. PMC should take responsibility and provide a permanent solution instead of allowing the issue to continue.”

Residents have also raised concerns about parking and emergency access in the narrow lane. They alleged that vehicles are frequently parked along the road, leaving limited space for pedestrians and other vehicles to pass.

Locals said the situation could become dangerous during an emergency, particularly if a fire brigade, ambulance or other emergency vehicle needs to enter the lane. They demanded that PMC and the traffic authorities ensure that emergency access remains clear at all times.

Harsha Kohak, a resident, said, “There is already very limited space on the road, and vehicles are parked in a way that makes movement difficult. Our major concern is emergency access. If there is a fire or any other emergency, how will a fire brigade reach the society? The authorities need to look into the parking issue before a serious incident occurs.”

Residents also complained about the condition of the road, saying that civic authorities need to inspect the lane and undertake necessary repairs to improve movement and safety.

Another major concern raised by residents is the irregular and limited water supply. Locals said they receive municipal water for a short period and are often forced to depend on private water tankers to meet their daily requirements.

Residents particularly objected to the timing of the water supply, claiming that water sometimes arrives at around 1:30 am. They said such timings create difficulties for working professionals, labourers and other residents who have to wake up early for work.

Nutan Daravade, a resident, said, “Water is coming for a very limited time, and sometimes it comes around 1:30 am. Working professionals and workers have to wake up early in the morning, so it becomes extremely difficult to manage. Many residents are dependent on tankers because of the shortage. PMC should provide us with a proper and regular water supply at a reasonable time.”

Residents said the combination of garbage accumulation, foul smell, insects, inadequate water supply, tanker dependency, parking problems and poor road conditions has made daily life difficult.

They have demanded that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) immediately remove the accumulated garbage and establish a permanent waste-management system in the area. They have also sought regular cleaning, proper monitoring to prevent repeated garbage dumping, improved road conditions, regulated parking and uninterrupted emergency access.

Residents further urged officials from Ward No. 19 and Ward No. 21 to jointly inspect the location and resolve the jurisdictional confusion.

Locals said civic authorities should not pass responsibility between wards when residents are facing basic civic problems. They demanded a coordinated and permanent solution to ensure that residents of Shivneri Nagar have access to a clean, hygienic and safe neighbourhood, along with adequate water supply and proper civic infrastructure.