PMC Clears ₹65 Crore for Pre-Monsoon Road Repairs, Citizens Demand Quality Over Quick Fixes
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has approved ₹65 crore for pre-monsoon road repairs and restoration, aiming to complete the work by May 31. In addition, ₹15 crore has been allocated for micro-surfacing across 50 km of roads, based on a survey conducted through the Road Asset Management System (RAMS). Civic officials claim this preventive maintenance will ensure pothole-free roads during the rains. However, residents and activists have raised concerns over the quality of work, alleging that tenders are approved at low rates and substandard materials are often used, resulting in roads that fail to withstand monsoon conditions.
Citizens and groups like Surajya Sangharsha Samiti have urged the PMC to prioritize long-term durability over rushed fixes. Many city residents expressed frustration over repeated spending on road repairs without lasting results, calling it a misuse of taxpayers’ money. Adding to these concerns, civic officials revealed that several roads repaired before monsoon will be dug up again post-monsoon for projects like laying CCTV and government data-sharing network cables activities that are expected to cost an additional ₹600 crore.
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