Water Shortage Worsens in Pimpri-Chinchwad; MLA Shankar Jagtap Urges Immediate Action
Chinchwad, 3rd May 2025: Amid rising summer temperatures and growing complaints of water scarcity across Pimpri-Chinchwad, MLA Shankar Jagtap has issued strong directives to the civic administration, demanding immediate and sufficient water supply to residents. The city has been reeling under a water crisis, with many residential societies receiving less than their allocated quota, forcing citizens to rely on private tankers.
To address the crisis, MLA Jagtap convened an emergency meeting under the Chinchwadgaon water tank, where he expressed serious concern over the mismanagement of water resources. He directed officials from the Water Supply Department to prevent leakage, misuse, and wastage, and to prioritize drinking water over commercial usage.
“Drinking water is a fundamental right of citizens. Every household must receive the prescribed quota without delay. The administration must act immediately,” said Jagtap during the meeting.
Civic Officials and BJP Leaders Attend Key Meeting
Prominent BJP leaders, including District General Secretary Namdev Dhake, former Deputy Mayor Sachin Chinchwade, former corporators Suresh Bhoir and Ashwini Chinchwade, Madhuri Kulkarni, and party vice president Shekhar Chinchwade, were present at the meeting. Local leaders and office bearers turned up in large numbers to support the call for urgent action.
From the administrative side, Chief Engineer of the Water Supply Department Pramod Ombase, Joint City Engineer Ajay Suryavanshi, Executive Engineer Deepak Patil, Deputy Engineers Chandrakant More and Desai, Junior Engineer Saket Pawra, and other key personnel including Raghunath Shemle, Rahul Patil, Sagar Patil, Sandeep Dheple, and Sharad More were in attendance.
Officials Assure Swift Action
Water department officials assured the gathering that they are taking the complaints of citizens seriously and will initiate corrective measures without delay. Their assurances have brought a sense of relief among affected residents, who have been grappling with erratic supply during the peak summer season.
