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Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has launched the ‘Vision@50 city strategy’ initiative to guide the city’s holistic development as the body approaches its golden jubilee in 2032.
In a focus group discussion held on Saturday at Ga Di Madgulkar Auditorium, Additional Commissioner Pradip Jambhale Patil emphasised the importance of involving stakeholders from all sectors to shape the city’s future roadmap.
“Vision@50 is being implemented under the leadership of Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh, with the aim of collecting ideas and feedback from citizens across fields. This workshop reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive and ideal urban vision for Pimpri Chinchwad,” Jambhale-Patil said.
He added that while the city has a strong identity as an industrial hub, it is equally important to focus on areas like education, environment, sports, urban infrastructure, and mobility.
The workshop saw participation from a wide range of PCMC officials including City Engineer Makrand Nikam, Chief Information and Technology Officer Nilkanth Poman, YCMH Dean Dr Rajendra Wabale, Medical Officer of Health Dr Laxman Gophane, Chief Engineer Sanjay Kulkarni, and several Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners.
In his opening remarks, Deputy Commissioner Vitthal Joshi said, “PCMC has always prioritised development. With the Vision@50 initiative, we are bringing in voices from across the city to shape its long-term aspirations. These workshops are vital to identifying the direction our city should take as it completes 50 years.”
Participants also deliberated on future challenges and identified actionable solutions to strengthen the city’s resilience and sustainability.
The session included inputs from multiple community leaders and institutional representatives such as Smita Patil (Naradeco Mahi Foundation), Sandeep Belsare (Small Industries Association), Abhay Bhor (Small Industries Forum), Shivkami Kotla (Akanksha Foundation), Sanjay Bansode (Mardani Sports Association), Rajan Lakhe (Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad), Dr Lalitkumar Dhoka (IMA), Mahesh Motwani (PCMC Wholesale Association), Dilip Batwal (Federation of Chakan Industries), and many others.
