Pune: PMC Approves Rs 1,223 Crore Sewage Treatment Project Tenders Under AMRUT 2.0

Pune, 1st November 2025: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has approved tenders worth Rs 1,223 crore for the construction, renovation, and upgradation of sewage treatment plants (STPs) across the city under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme. Municipal Commissioner Navalkishore Ram announced the decision during a press conference held on Friday.

At present, ten STPs are operational under the PMC limits with a combined capacity of 362 million litres per day (MLD). However, most of these plants are several decades old and function at barely 50 percent efficiency. This has led to a significant gap between sewage generation and treatment, prompting environmental concerns and heavy penalties.

According to PMC data, the civic body pays over Rs 100 crore in fines each year because its sewage treatment infrastructure does not meet the standards prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Reconstruction and Modernization of Key Plants
Under the new plan, the Bhairoba Nala and Naidu STP projects will be completely reconstructed. Additionally, existing systems at Narveer Tanaji Wadi, Bopodi, Erandwane, and Vitthalwadi will be upgraded with modern treatment technologies.

Municipal Commissioner Ram said, “Under this project, two new STP plants will be built, while four existing centers will receive state-of-the-art upgrades. The focus will be on ensuring that all treated sewage meets CPCB standards. This will also enhance the quality of treated water and reduce environmental impact.”

The proposed upgrades are expected to increase the city’s sewage treatment capacity by 89 MLD, taking Pune closer to achieving 100 percent sewage treatment coverage.

Tender Details
Vishwaraj Environment Pvt Ltd emerged as the lowest bidder for the project, initially quoting Rs 1,332 crore. The company later reduced its bid by Rs 110 crore, bringing it down to Rs 1,223 crore — approximately 3.5 percent higher than PMC’s estimated budget.

Ram stated that considering the 15-year project duration, the revised rates were “reasonable and sustainable.”

Why the Upgrade Matters
Environmental experts have repeatedly warned that untreated or poorly treated sewage is polluting Pune’s rivers and groundwater. The expansion and modernization of STPs are therefore seen as critical to improving urban sanitation and meeting the central government’s ‘Clean Water, Clean City’ goals under AMRUT 2.0.