Pune: PMRDA Opens Doors to Citizens, Meet Top Officials Twice a Week
Reported by Mubarak Ansari
Pune, 29th April 2025: In a move aimed at improving transparency and citizen engagement, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has introduced a new system allowing residents to directly communicate their grievances to senior officials. Under this initiative, all department heads of PMRDA will now be available full-time in their offices on Mondays and Thursdays to meet with citizens.
This initiative has been launched under the direction of Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase as part of the state government’s 100-day action plan. “The purpose of this decision is to reduce the inconvenience faced by citizens and provide a platform for them to directly raise their concerns with senior officers,” Dr. Mhase said.
Weekly Schedule for PMRDA Public Interaction:
Monday & Thursday: Full-time availability of department heads and the commissioner to meet citizens
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (3 pm to 6 pm): Designated hours for citizens to meet subordinate officers
Wednesday & Friday: Scheduled for site inspections and regional office visits
1:30 pm to 2:00 pm: Lunch break
PMRDA has urged residents to make the most of these opportunities by visiting on Mondays and Thursdays to ensure direct communication with decision-makers.
Contact Information for PMRDA Offices:
Akurdi Office: 020-27166000
Aundh Office: 020-29991277
The move is expected to enhance administrative responsiveness, reduce red tape, and improve public trust in the functioning of PMRDA.
