According to the PMC, it sought defence land of 69,569 sq m on the Mula-Mutha riverside in December 2023 for executing the river rejuvenation project. (Express File Photo)
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), which has introduced several measures to ensure clean and safe water for its citizens in light of the recent Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in the city, is also looking at the poor sewage disposal in an area where GBS cases were reported.
“It has been noticed that a few residential localities in Nandoshi are releasing sewage in the open…where the water supply lines lie. This is a serious concern so the civic administration has decided to lay a drainage line in the area so as to carry the sewage through the civic network for scientific disposal,” Rajendra Bhosale, Municipal Commissioner, said.
Nandoshi is one of the areas that reported GBS cases along with Nanded, Kirkatwadi, and Khadakwasla. Bhosale said a Rs 1 crore project to lay a drainage line in Nandoshi has been taken up on a war footing.
The civic body has also started replacing water pipes in certain affected areas due to their poor condition and the possibility of contamination due to leakages. Citizens are being provided with chemicals to purify water at home. Water tanks are being cleaned and water is being treated with chlorination.
Bhosale said that the PMC was also pushing for the Centre’s approval to construct a 125 MLD water treatment plant on government land in Vadgaon Budruk.
Efforts are also on to construct a water treatment plant near Khadakwasla dam, he added.
Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, Pune. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, he is a highly specialized journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of urban infrastructure, governance, and sustainability.
Professional Background
Role: As Assistant Editor, he plays a key role in the editorial direction of the Pune bureau, specializing in urban policy and its direct impact on citizens.
Education: He holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He also studied at the prestigious Fergusson College.
Impactful Reporting: He is credited with research-based articles on conservancy staff (waste workers) that influenced national policy for better working conditions. He is also known for exposing the contrast between high-end infrastructure (like helipads for leaders) and the lack of basic amenities like schools in their home districts.
Personal Interests: An avid trekker and sports enthusiast, his personal interest in the outdoors often informs his reporting on environmental protection and sustainable development.
Recent Notable Articles (December 2025)
His reporting in late 2025 has been dominated by the upcoming January 2026 Civic Polls in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the city's infrastructure boom:
1. Political Analysis (Civic Elections 2026)
"Not friendly but a bitter fight lies ahead between BJP and NCP for PMC, PCMC" (Dec 22, 2025): A detailed look at the intense rivalry between the Mahayuti partners as they prepare for the January 15 municipal elections.
"Pune civic polls: Big blow to NCP, NCP(SP) as leaders switch to BJP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on high-profile poaching and party-hopping ahead of the elections.
"Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): Analyzing the results of the local self-government body elections as a precursor to the main civic polls.
2. Infrastructure & Urban Development
"Looking Ahead at 2026: Pune to see inauguration of much-awaited Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar metro route" (Dec 22, 2025): An "outlook" piece on the critical Metro Line 3 project expected to finish by March 2026.
"Building Pune: PMC to construct double-decker bridge over Mula-Mutha River" (Dec 18, 2025): Detailing a major project aimed at easing traffic between Hadapsar and Kharadi.
"Condition of highway from Pune to Kolhapur to improve in a year: Gadkari" (Dec 4, 2025): Reporting on the Union Minister’s assurances regarding one of the state's most critical transport corridors.
3. Civic Governance & Environment
"Install sensors, LED indicators at construction sites within 15 days: PMC to builders" (Dec 16, 2025): A follow-up to the "Breathless Pune" series, reporting on new mandates for builders to monitor air quality in real-time.
"Errors in electoral rolls: PMC corrects data of 92,466 voters" (Dec 16, 2025): Tracking the administrative efforts to clean up the voter lists before the 2026 elections.
Signature Style
Ajay Jadhav is known for accountability journalism. His work often bridges the gap between high-level policy and the "ground zero" reality of Pune's residents. He is particularly focused on Sustainable Development, ensuring that as Pune grows into a "Bharat Mandapam" style destination (referring to his report on the Lohegaon project), its environmental and social safeguards remain intact.
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According to the PMC, it sought defence land of 69,569 sq m on the Mula-Mutha riverside in December 2023 for executing the river rejuvenation project. (Express File Photo)