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.