Pune: Mundhwa and Nagar Road in the Spotlight, 284 Unsanitary Spots Within PMC’s Ward Offices
Pune, 11th January 2024: In a recent survey conducted by Swachh Sanstha, in collaboration with health inspectors of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), it has been revealed that the Hadapsar-Mundhwa and Nagar Road-Wadgaon Sheri areas are grappling with sanitation challenges. The survey identified a total of 913 chronic spots where waste is dumped and stored openly, with a significant concentration of 284 spots falling within the purview of the two ward offices.
PMC Deputy Commissioner of the Solid Waste Management Department, Sandeep Kadam, announced that PMC has initiated measures to address the issue and has successfully reduced 161 of the identified spots so far. The administration is actively planning further strategies to tackle unsanitary conditions in these areas.
Despite the emphasis on door-to-door waste collection and city-wide cleanliness initiatives, the daily reports on chronic spots continue to highlight the persistence of garbage dumping in open areas. Particularly concerning is the revelation that citizens are discarding waste along the highways, notably in the Warje, Aundh, Hadapsar, and Nagar Road regions.
To combat this, PMC employees are closely monitoring these areas, taking punitive actions against those responsible for illegal dumping. Efforts are underway to encourage citizens to hand over their garbage to designated collectors. At identified chronic spots, PMC employees are implementing measures such as creating queues and enhancing the aesthetic appeal by placing decorative pots.
Reflecting on PMC’s five-year-old decision to eliminate garbage containers across the city, the move initially garnered positive responses as door-to-door waste collection facilities were introduced. However, the recent survey indicates a resurgence of open dumping and a concerning increase in the littering of public spaces.
