PMC clears ₹30.87 crore project to provide piped water supply to Shewalewadi, a village merged into civic limits in 2021.
Tender floated following CM Devendra Fadnavis’ directive, with work expected to finish in three months.
Residents relieved as the scheme promises to end years of water tanker dependency in the fast-growing area.
Pune, 21 August 2025: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has approved a ₹30.87 crore water supply project for Shewalewadi, a rapidly growing locality that has been facing a persistent water shortage since its merger into civic limits in 2021.
Acting on directions from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the civic body floated a tender on Wednesday to start the work. According to PMC’s Water Department, once the bids are finalized, the contractor will be given a work order and the project is expected to be completed within three months.
Shewalewadi, home to around 25,000 people, has been relying heavily on private water tankers. The demand for a dedicated water connection grew stronger as more housing projects came up in the area.
Local BJP leader Rahul Shewale, who had sought state approval for the project, said the chief minister had quickly responded to his request and asked PMC to prepare a feasibility report, paving the way for the scheme.
Residents welcomed the announcement. “We bought homes here but have struggled with daily water scarcity. With more people moving in, this project is necessary for a better quality of life,” said local resident Sandeep Navale.
The project is expected to provide Shewalewadi with a stable and sustainable water supply, finally reducing its long dependence on tankers and addressing a key civic need.