₹842 crore project approved under AMRUT 2.0 to upgrade six sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Pune.
Funding split: ₹252.86 crore from the Centre, ₹210.71 crore from the Maharashtra government, ₹20.49 crore from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and ₹359.76 crore through private participation.
PMC has begun the tender process for upgrading the plants and maintaining them for the next 15 years.
Pune, 23 September 2025: Pune will soon see a major boost in its sewage treatment infrastructure with the approval of a ₹842.85 crore project to upgrade six existing sewage treatment plants (STPs). The project, cleared under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme, aims to improve the quality and capacity of wastewater treatment before it is released into the Mula-Mutha river.
The funding for this project will come from multiple sources: the Central government will contribute ₹252.86 crore, the Maharashtra government ₹210.71 crore, and the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) ₹20.49 crore, while ₹359.76 crore will be raised through private participation. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the approval, adding that the state government has issued administrative clearance to begin work.
Currently, the Mula-Mutha river receives around 990 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage, but only about 550 MLD is treated before being discharged. Another 396 MLD is expected to be treated once the ongoing JICA-funded river improvement project is completed, though that will take at least a year.
The remaining sewage is handled by nine treatment plants built before 2008, many of which are now outdated. Tests show that the chemical and biological oxygen demand (COD and BOD) levels in treated water exceed permissible limits, prompting the need for technological upgrades.
Under the new plan, six of these plants will be modernized to increase overall capacity from 477 MLD to 566 MLD. Key upgrades include Bhairoba (130 to 200 MLD), Tanajiwadi (17 to 26 MLD), and Bopodi (18 to 28 MLD), while plants at Erandwane, Vitthalwadi, Naidu, Baner, Kharadi, and Mundhwa will either be expanded or receive technology improvements.
The PMC has already invited tenders for the project, which also includes maintenance and operation for 15 years. Three contractors have submitted proposals, and preliminary scrutiny of documents has been completed. The contractor selected will receive an additional ₹275 crore over the next 15 years to operate and maintain the upgraded facilities.
This upgrade is expected to significantly reduce pollution in the Mula-Mutha river and improve water quality across Pune, supporting the city’s long-term environmental and public health goals.