Pune Municipal Corporation to Integrate 14 Employees from Closed Smart City Firm
PMC to absorb 14 Pune Smart City employees after firm closure
Hindustan Times
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The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will absorb 14 employees from the Pune Smart City Development Corporation Limited (PSCDCL) following its closure as directed by the central government. This decision aims to prevent job losses and comes alongside plans for infrastructure projects including the rejuvenation of a historic water pipeline and the extension of a riverfront development project.
- 01The Pune Smart City Development Corporation Limited was established in 2016 under India's Smart Cities Mission.
- 02The closure order from the Union government was issued on April 22, 2026.
- 03The historic underground water pipeline linking Katraj and Shaniwarwada was a major water supply source during the Peshwa era.
- 04The riverfront development project is being extended from Mundhwa to Manjari based on local requests.
- 05Standing committee chairman Shreenath Bhimale emphasized the importance of retaining the employees to avoid job losses.
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In a significant move, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to absorb 14 employees from the Pune Smart City Development Corporation Limited (PSCDCL) following the company's closure mandated by the central government. This decision was made to prevent job losses among the staff after the Union government issued an order on April 22, 2026, to shut down the PSCDCL, which was established in 2016 under the Smart Cities Mission. The PSCDCL was responsible for implementing various infrastructure and urban development projects in areas such as Aundh, Baner, and Pashan over the past decade. In addition to the employee absorption, the PMC's standing committee has approved a proposal to rejuvenate a historic underground water pipeline that connects Katraj and Shaniwarwada, a vital water source during the Peshwa era. Furthermore, the committee has greenlit the extension of the ongoing riverfront development project from Mundhwa to Manjari, responding to requests from local public representatives and residents in the eastern parts of the city. These decisions reflect the PMC's commitment to both preserving historical infrastructure and supporting its workforce.
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By absorbing the employees, the PMC is preventing job losses, which could have significant implications for the affected families and the local economy.
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