Deepak Nikumbh

[Rajdeep Sardesai @sardesairajdeep]

March 1 2026: the day Sanju Samson @IamSanjuSamson showed the cricket world that he has the composure and skill to handle pressure in a do or die match. J and K wins Ranji trophy and a boy from Keralam is a match winner: 48 hours to remind us that Indian cricket stretches from Keralam to Kashmir! Jai Ho!🇮🇳

[Shammi @Therisingstarsp]

For weeks, a burning garbage dump in the middle of Kharadi has been filling our homes with thick black toxic smoke.
Children coughing. Families trapped indoors.
This is a health emergency.
Need immediate action please @PMCPune @CMOMaharashtra @PuneCityPolice @MirrorPune

[Yogesh Birari @birari_yogesh]

This is newly constructed water tank by L&T! How PMC cleared the payment to contractor without checking the tank for its intended function. It sounds like some water fall from Sahyadri range of hills.
@PMCPune
@KhswaPune
@CleanKharadi
@Kharadicivic
@MirrorPune
@pulse_pune

[KHSWA, Pune @KhswaPune]

Good Morning Everyone !
Yesterday we visited PMC to attend scheduled meeting with PMC officials, hence sharing the collective updates of the marathon of meetings we attended:
1. Interaction with *Mr Nandkishor Jagtap, Chief Engineer, Water Dept*. :
a. Shri Bapusaheb Pathare, MLA & we shared the summary of water tankers procured by Societies. It was highlighted that listed societies are paying approx. 1 crore plus against procuring water tankers in a month, inspite of paying huge Property tax.
b. Highlighted about non-functioning of the new tank built by L&T. He was aware of it & will be taking on priority to make it operational
c. To our surprise he was not aware about the acute shortage of water supply in our area. He showed us the graphs on his digital screen about need & Consumption of water in various areas. They are planning to bring things in control. He agreed that there are issues with his staff & mismanagement.
*Action* : He called our area water supply Jr Engineer & asked to look into matter & resolve the issue. Jr Engineer will be visiting our area in 1-2 days. He will call us & we will meet him near to PMC tank.

2. Meeting with *Mrs Vasundhara Barve, Head of Estate Dept.* :
a. Discussed on the letter prepared on non-operational, unattended amenity areas.
b. Highlighted about the Exhibition Ground area by showing the D P approved plan of PMC.
*Action* : She asked her staff to prepare the list & post that it will be discussed with Municipal Commissioner. It’s a time consuming process but we have triggered it.

3. ⁠Meeting with *Mrs Manisha Shekatkar, Chief Engineer, Electrical Dept*:
a. She acknowledged the receipt of letter which we have sent over mail on non-functioning of the street lights & need of street lights in some parts of the Kharadi area
b. We exchanged the numbers & Engineer from Electrical Dept assured us to visit in the evening.
*Action* : Engineer along with his area staff visited our area in evening @8:30 PM y’day and we have shown them the non-working street lights (D P Farms Road, Fountain Road), non-working high mast lights ( infront of WTC), series of lights off (Grant Road, Rakshak Nagar) etc. They accepted the issue & will plan to illuminate the area soon with minor fixes. Later for major work they will prepare the report & share with us.

4. ⁠Meeting with *Mr Pawaskar, Chief Engineer, Roads Dept*:
a. Highlighted about the damaged D P Farms Road, Road near to Panchashil, Road near Zensar etc
*Action* : He asked his staff to act on it & get the repairs work done asap.

5. Letter to *Mr Navalkishor Ram, Municipal Commissioner*: Submitted the letter (as he was not available) & highlighted his staff that we have received acknowledgment from CM’s office on long pending issues & need action from PMC asap.

Above 4 major points were discussed in detail along with other points. *Looking forward for more actions from PMC staff with reference to meetings conducted & letters submitted.*.. ✌️

* *A big thank you to Shri. Bapusaheb Pathare, MLA who had taken time out of his busy schedule & represented Kharadi issues to senior officers of PMC in his own style.*

Regards,
Team KHSWA

[KHSWA, Pune @KhswaPune]

To,
The Hon’ble Municipal Commissioner,
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC),
Pune – 411014.

Subject: Long-Pending Civic Issues in Kharadi Area – Request for Immediate Attention and Resolution

Respected Sir/Madam,

We, the Kharadi Housing Societies Welfare Association (KHSWA), would like to bring to your urgent attention the various civic challenges being faced by thousands of residents living in the Kharadi area, particularly around the EON IT Park and EON SEZ zone. We represent a registered body working towards the welfare of housing societies in this region.
KHSWA is a registered association under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with registration number MAHA/204/2016/PUNE, dated 01st February 2016, under the office of the Assistant Registrar, Pune. We function as a non-political, welfare-oriented body focused on representing the collective voice of residential societies in the Kharadi region. Our objectives align with Section 20 of the Societies Registration Act, which includes promoting civic responsibility, welfare, and improvement in quality of life.
At present, we have 50+ housing societies as active members, representing approximately 8,000 residential flats and 25,000 to 30,000 citizens. With rapid urbanization in Kharadi, these numbers are rising, and we anticipate over 100 societies joining our association by the end of this year.
Despite being one of Pune’s fastest-growing localities, Kharadi continues to struggle with basic civic infrastructure, which severely affects the day-to-day life and well-being of its residents. This is especially concerning given the fact that residents here regularly pay all forms of taxes and charges to PMC, including property tax, water tax, water benefit charges, etc.
Despite repeated complaints and follow-ups, PMC has failed to address the pressing civic issues in our area. It is disheartening that citizens are constantly required to highlight basic problems—a responsibility that ideally lies with the civic body itself. (Letter Dated 09-aug-2023, 30-July-2024, 09-Aug-2024, 16th Dec-2024)
If a resident delays tax payment, penalties and interest are promptly levied. However, when PMC fails to deliver services, there is no accountability or action.
It has been over 15 years, yet there is no significant improvement in infrastructure or facilities. On one hand, we promote Pune as a Smart City, and on the other, we continue to struggle with broken roads, water scarcity, poor waste management, and lack of amenities.
This contradiction raises a serious question: How can we call Pune a Smart City without ensuring basic civic infrastructure for its residents?

Our Collective Grievances
We are writing to formally raise the following major issues:
1. Inadequate Water Supply
Despite being part of the PMC jurisdiction, most societies in Kharadi do not receive adequate PMC water supply. Almost 30–35% of society maintenance funds are consumed in purchasing water from private tankers. This puts a significant financial burden on residents, particularly when they are still being charged Water Tax and Water Benefit Tax by PMC. The dual financial load is unjustified and unsustainable.

2. Poor Road Infrastructure
The roads indicated in the Development Plan (DP) either do not exist or are incomplete. In several parts of Kharadi, roads are in such poor condition that commuting becomes unsafe, especially during monsoon. The lack of widened and well-maintained roads leads to traffic bottlenecks, vehicle damage, and safety concerns.

3. Damaged, Unleveled, and Unfinished Roads
Roads dug by contractors or PMC departments for laying pipelines or cables are not restored properly. The sideways or shoulder levels are left unlevelled, causing frequent two-wheeler accidents and drainage issues. These roads have remained in a damaged state for months, if not years.

4. Encroachments and Illegal Occupation of Footpaths
Public footpaths and walking tracks have been illegally occupied by vendors, hawkers, and unauthorized shops. This forces pedestrians, including school children and senior citizens, to walk on vehicle roads, creating life-threatening situations. Repeated complaints have been ignored or met with temporary clean-up drives that do not resolve the root issue.

5. Dry Garbage Not Collected by PMC
PMC’s dry waste collection service in our area is inconsistent or completely missing. Most societies are forced to hire private contractors at their own cost to manage dry waste, leading to an additional monthly burden on residents. This situation contradicts PMC’s waste segregation and collection policies.

6. Non-functional and Mismanaged Street Lighting
In many parts of Kharadi, street lights are either non-functional or remain switched on during the day and off at night. This creates safety concerns, especially for pedestrians and during early morning or late-night travel. Despite multiple complaints, the issue continues to persist.

7. Lack of Public Amenities
Though the DP plan shows gardens, joggers’ parks, playgrounds, and community halls, none of these amenities have been developed or handed over to residents. This deprives the community—especially children and senior citizens—of essential recreational spaces.

8. Severe Traffic Congestion
The Kharadi area faces serious traffic problems, especially during peak hours. In July 2021, the Traffic Department officially communicated the traffic bottlenecks to PMC and requested action. However, no visible steps have been taken till date to address the growing issue.

Mundhwa Bridge Traffic Chaos: The Mundhwa Bridge has become a major traffic bottleneck, causing severe congestion throughout the day, especially during peak office hours. Thousands of vehicles from Kharadi, Magarpatta, Hadapsar, and Mundhwa areas use this route, but the narrow and outdated bridge structure is unable to handle the growing traffic volume. This results in long delays, pollution, and daily inconvenience for commuters. Despite being a known issue for years, no concrete action or expansion plan has been implemented. We urge PMC and concerned authorities to take immediate measures to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity at this critical junction.
Poor Traffic Management and Safety Hazards : In addition to the chronic congestion at Mundhwa Bridge, the overall traffic management in Kharadi is extremely poor. Motorists routinely disregard traffic signals, and vehicles—including heavy vehicles—are frequently seen driving on the wrong side of the road, posing a serious risk to pedestrians and commuters. This is especially evident near major junctions such as Reliance Retail signal, and other key intersections, where the situation is deteriorating day by day.

There is no visible deployment of traffic police to monitor or penalize violators. Driving on the wrong side while using mobile phones has become alarmingly common, making roads unsafe for law-abiding citizens.
We strongly urge the Traffic Department and PMC to take immediate corrective measures, including stricter enforcement, CCTV surveillance, fines for violations, and regular deployment of traffic personnel at critical junctions.

Additional Critical Incidents and Observations:
In addition to the major civic issues listed earlier, we would also like to bring to your notice a few serious incidents and neglected projects that require urgent attention:
1. Fatal Incident Due to Encroachments:
The problem of unauthorized hawkers encroaching on footpaths has led to a tragic incident, where a woman was crushed to death by a PMPML bus while trying to navigate the road due to lack of usable footpath.
This is not just an inconvenience anymore—it is a matter of public safety and life.

2. Non-Operational Water Tank:
A newly constructed PMC water tank in the area has been lying non-functional for over two years. This is a critical infrastructure that could solve ongoing water scarcity issues, but it remains idle without explanation.

3. Water Meter Project Causing Reduced Supply:
Recently installed new water meters have significantly reduced the pipe diameter, causing a noticeable drop in water pressure and supply. It appears this project has stalled midway, with no clear communication on completion timelines or expected improvements.
We request PMC to clarify the scope, objectives, and timeline for completion of this project.

4. Breaker/DP Bursting Near MNGL Gas Line – Serious Hazard:
Near the Mio Palazzo Society, there is a chaotic tangle of gas pipelines, electric cables, and open DP breakers. This area has experienced frequent incidents of breaker bursts, posing serious risks of fire, electrocution, or explosion due to proximity to gas infrastructure.
Photos of this dangerous site are provided in Annexure A

Concerns Beyond Infrastructure
PMC Accountability:
Repeated complaints filed with ward offices and PMC departments have gone unanswered or unresolved. The lack of accountability and responsiveness from civic officials has led to frustration among residents.

Taxation vs Service Delivery:
Residents are paying full taxes without receiving even basic civic services. If any citizen delays tax payment, PMC imposes interest and penalty charges. In contrast, when PMC fails to deliver services, there are no consequences or remediation offered.

Smart City Irony:
Pune is being branded and promoted as a Smart City, yet residents in developed and urbanized areas like Kharadi are living with broken roads, water shortages, and unmanaged waste. This reflects a serious mismatch between vision and ground reality.

Water Logging During Monsoon:
Several societies experience severe waterlogging during monsoon, leading to damage of roads, inconvenience to residents, and mosquito breeding.
We propose the installation of soak pits in key locations to help reduce water accumulation and improve groundwater recharge. This low-cost solution can significantly ease monsoon-related issues.

Development of Green Parks:
There is a lack of green, recreational spaces in the Kharadi area. We request PMC to develop and maintain public parks and green zones, which will help in improving air quality, supporting mental well-being, and encouraging community engagement.
Green spaces are essential for sustainable urban living and must be prioritized.

Our Humble Request
We respectfully urge PMC to:
Conduct a joint inspection of Kharadi civic infrastructure with KHSWA representatives.
Provide timelines and accountability for addressing each of the major issues listed above.
Prioritize water supply projects and complete pending connections to ensure adequate municipal supply.
Remove footpath encroachments permanently, not just via one-day clean-ups.
Ensure regular garbage collection and street light functioning.
Develop the planned public amenities as per the DP without further delay.
Improve traffic movement through road widening, signaling, and traffic police deployment
In Conclusion

The issues listed above represent only the major challengescurrently faced by residents. In reality, there are numerous other problemsaffecting the daily lives of people in this area. If we were to document each of them in detail, even 20 pages would not be sufficient to cover the extent of the civic neglect.
We are not submitting this as a complaint, but as a community-driven appeal for responsible governance. Our goal is not to oppose, but to collaborate with PMC in building a truly liveable, safe, and well-managed neighbourhood.

If these issues are not addressed, citizens will be forced to escalate matters through media, legal channels, or peaceful public forums, which we would prefer to avoid. We once again request PMC to act on priority and restore faith in civic administration.
We look forward to your positive and timely response, along with a scheduled meeting with KHSWA representatives.

Yours sincerely,
For Kharadi Housing Societies Welfare Association (KHSWA)
Deepak Patil / Manoj Dudhankar
Chairman / Secretary
9730043883 / 9823319091
[email protected]

@PMCPune @aaplasurendra @CMOMaharashtra @timesofindia

[Satish Joshi @SatishJoshi_1]

@PMCPune Shame, Shame Shame

@AjitPawarSpeaks @Dev_Fadnavis @cmo
@punekarnews @aajtak @republic @CleanKharadi @Kharadicivic @PMOIndia - Deva Bhau - are we taking any action on PMC officials ?
Who is responsbile for this?
Biker ?
Road Contractr ?
PMC? WHO ?
@MountNGlory @HargudayVeejay @mauliabakatke @aaplasurendra @BJP4Maharashtra @NCPspeaks @MumbaiNCP
This is everyday pain in Kharadi
Most Ignored area is Kharadi @Kharadicivic @WagholiHSA

[KHSWA, Pune @KhswaPune]

⁦@PMCPune⁩ : Accident nxt to Forest County, gate 2, D P Farms Road, Kharadi.
Conditions,where it is taking @3 yrs to construct roads & still work in progress.This is our PMC, with no radium sign boards,street lights. ⁦@PuneCityTraffic⁩
⁦⁦⁦@aaplasurendra⁩

[KHSWA, Pune @KhswaPune]

@pulse_pune @PMPMLPune @PuneCityTraffic @PuneCityPolice @WelfareKrw40846 @CleanKharadi @aaplasurendra @mohol_murlidhar @PMCPune @mauliabakatke Very unfortunate incident.. 😕
Lots of open issues:
* Unauthorised encroachment on Blueberry corner side
* Land acquisition prolonged issue
* ⁠Parking Issues
Permanent action needed.
Looks like our D P Farms Road, Kharadi area is completely neglected by @PMCPune .

[Satish Joshi @SatishJoshi_1]

@pulse_pune @PMPMLPune @PuneCityTraffic @PuneCityPolice @WelfareKrw40846 @CleanKharadi @aaplasurendra @mohol_murlidhar @PMCPune @mauliabakatke PmC is responsible for this.
Why they are allowing anchrochment on DP Farm Road Kharadi ? @CleanKharadi
@Kharadicivic @Dev_Fadnavis @PMCPune @CMOMaharashtra @jagdishmulikbjp @mohol_murlidhar @HargudayVeejay

[SHARAD PONKSHE @ponkshes]

संपुर्ण आयुष्य फक्त देशासाठी बलीदान करणाऱ्या ह्या भारतमातेच्या सुपुत्राची आज पुण्यतिथी .कोटी कोटी नमन.🙏🙏

[Vishwas patil @AuthorVishwas]

शिवरायांच्या आरत्या कसल्या रे
पोवाडा म्हणा !
तो कोणी नव्हता
मंदिरातला देव भोळा
हिंदवी स्वराज्याच्या भाळीचा टिळा
आगीचा तो कडाडता गोळा !

-विश्वास पाटील

शोधा त्या सह्याद्रीच्या पाषाणावरच्या खुणा
बघा ते किल्लेदुर्ग पुन्हा पुन्हा
ठेवून पाठीचा ताठ कणा
नेटाने फक्त शिवरायांचा पोवाडा म्हणा !
आरती चांगली गणेशाची
गाभाऱ्यात मांगल्य नांदते
शिवरायांच्या महतीसाठी नकोत नाजूक टाळ चिपळ्या
हवेत कडाडते ढोल,
राजांची कीर्ती अस्मानापरी अनमोल,
मर्दाचा गावा पोवाडा मर्दाने सांगती इतिहासाची पाने
जोतिबानिही गाजवली राने केवळ पोवाड्याने,
विसरलात मूळ आबासाहेबांच्या आणि मूळ मासाहेबांच्या खुणा,
अन आता विसराल जर पाळणा आणि आरतीतील अंतर
कसा जागवाल इतिहास तो निरंतर !
शिवजयंती हा सण मर्दानगीचा
सांगतो ,इतिहासाची साक्ष ठेवुनी
पुन्ह: पुन्हा
ठेवुनी ताठ कणा
आरत्या नकोत रे पोवाडा म्हणा !

- विश्वास पाटील

@mehtapublishing @WestlandBooks @amazonbooks @zee24taasnews @abpmajhatv @lokmat @News18lokmat @News18India @saamTVnews @Vani_Prakashan

#vishwaspatil #MarathiCulture #Maharashtra #ShivajiLegacy #MaharashtraHistory #MarathiLiterature #HinduSamrajya #Shivray #ShivJayanthi #shivajimaharaj #ChhatrapatiShivaji #MarathaEmpire #Shivajian #MarathaPride #HindaviSwrajya #author #writer

[Satish Joshi @SatishJoshi_1]

@aaplasurendra @PuneCityTraffic @dypatil4u @KhswaPune @jagdishmulikbjp

Everyday pain in kharadi, unorganized traffic spots

# DP Farm Road (Ganga Constella Road)
# Pathare Stadium
# Gera Commerzone T Junction
# Darga Junction
# Mio Palazo Circle
# Alcon Society > @MountNGlory society

[Saleel Kulkarni @KulkarniSaleel]

खरे क्रिकेटवेडे - ४
Aussies ची पाठवणी

[Sachin More @SM_8009]

देवाभाऊंच्या राज्यात चुकीला माफी नाही !

Great job @Dev_Fadnavis ji 🔥

No one is above the law, punish the accused ✅

#pune #maharashtrapolitics

[Press Trust of India @PTI_News]

VIDEO | Pune Porsche car incident: Here's what uncle of 25-year-old deceased Ashwini Koshta, Madhu Bhandare said during her cremation in Jabalpur.

"The father of accused was arrested. He should also be punished. Parents should not give such cars to a juvenile. The law should be strengthened instead of removing Pune CP. She was doing a job there for last 4-5 years. This is a very painful incident."

[Satish Joshi @SatishJoshi_1]

Pune 📍

17 year old Vedant Agarwal was driving his Porsche after partying in a Pub.

He killed a young couple from Rajasthan.

Pune Court granted him Bail in a day with conditions:
🚨Write an essay on the accident
🚨take treatment to quit drinking
🚨take psychiatric counselling

[KiranP @iam_kiranp]

@SatishJoshi_1 @Dev_Fadnavis @AjitPawarSpeaks @mieknathshinde Whom to vote ?? All are same and shame…!!!

[Shiv Aroor @ShivAroor]

VEDANT AGARWAL
Age: 17 years, 8 months
Location: Pune
Father: Vishal Agarwal, Owner, Bramha Realty
Car: Porsche Taycan
Speed: 150 km/h
Registration: Unregistered
Number: No license plate
Victims: Two 24-yr-old IT engineers from M.P.
Time for grant of bail: 15 hours

[Satish Joshi @SatishJoshi_1]

@iam_kiranp @Dev_Fadnavis @AjitPawarSpeaks @mieknathshinde @narendramodi Ji
Crime rate is increased in Pune.
High profile people are missusing their power, really shame on the system.
@Dev_Fadnavis
@AjitPawarSpeaks
@mieknathshinde
@Kharadicivic
@KalyaninagarR
@KhswaPune
@PMOIndia
Why to vote ??
What is your action ??

[Pune Mirror @ThePuneMirror]

Several shop owners in Tulja Bhawani Nagar, near Prospero building in Kharadi, are fed up of people parking their vehicles on the footpath & road. This creates problems for shop owners to attract customers as the footpath is right in front of the shops. So, people cannot enter the shops easily due to the parked vehicles.

#kharadi #illegalparking #footpath #road