Pune: Maharashtra Government Lifts Barrier To Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Water Solution After 12 Years
Pimpri, 11th September 2023: The solution to Pimpri-Chinchwad city’s longstanding water problem is now within reach. After nearly 12 years, the Maharashtra government has revoked the “Jaise The” order related to a critical project aimed at supplying water from the Pavana Dam to the Nigdi Water Purification Plant through an enclosed channel.
Unfortunately, this project had seen tragic incidents during its protest phase, with police firing leading to the unfortunate deaths of three farmers. In response to this, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has provided employment opportunities to the heirs of the deceased farmers. The visit of several national leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, to the homes of the deceased farmers during that period demonstrated the significance of the issue.
Pimpri-Chinchwad has gained recognition as one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, with a population of approximately 30 lakhs.
Naturally, as the population has grown, so has the demand for water.
Given the constraints, the entire city cannot receive daily water supply, resulting in a schedule of water distribution once every two days for the past three and a half years. Complaints regarding insufficient water pressure and proper supply persist in many areas. Additionally, numerous housing societies rely on private tankers to fulfill their water requirements.
Every day, the municipality draws 510 to 520 MLD (Million Liters per Day) of water from the Pavana Dam, situated on the embankment of the Pavana River in Ravet. This water, though, requires treatment before it can be deemed safe for consumption. The original plan was to transport water directly from the dam to the water treatment plant via a closed channel, eliminating the risk of water contamination associated with the river. This approach would also put an end to water leakage and theft from the riverbed. Having access to clean water would result in substantial savings in annual treatment costs and an additional 100 MLD of water for the city.
However, due to opposition over the past 12 years, the project remained stagnant. Now, with the state government’s recent decision to lift the order, Pimpri Chinchwad’s long-standing water problem appears set to be resolved permanently.
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