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Residents from eastern Pune areas such as Wadgaon Sheri, Wagholi, Lohegaon and Dhanori have raised concerns over inadequate civic infrastructure that continues to affect daily living. They flagged persistent issues including irregular water supply, poor road conditions, ineffective drainage, traffic congestion and limited healthcare access. The residents submitted a detailed representation to the Pune Municipal Corporation, seeking time-bound action on essential services. Civic groups stated that rapid population growth in these areas has not been matched by infrastructure upgrades, resulting in mounting pressure on basic amenities.
Residents from several eastern suburbs of Pune have highlighted long-standing civic infrastructure issues that they say continue to disrupt everyday life. People from Wadgaon Sheri, Wagholi, Lohegaon, Dhanori and adjoining localities approached the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to formally submit their demands, citing years of delayed and uneven development in these areas. Advertisement
One of the primary concerns raised was the inconsistent water supply. Residents said that despite being part of the municipal limits and paying regular civic taxes, many neighbourhoods still depend on private water tankers due to erratic PMC supply. They urged the civic body to ensure equitable water distribution and complete stalled water infrastructure projects at the earliest.
Road conditions and traffic congestion were also flagged as major issues. Key routes such as Wagholi Lohegaon Road, Symbiosis Road and Ahilyanagar Road were cited as chronically congested, with incomplete roadworks worsening travel time and safety. Residents said that the lack of proper planning had resulted in narrow roads struggling to handle rising vehicle volumes.
Drainage problems formed another critical point of concern. Residents pointed out that clogged and unfinished stormwater drains lead to frequent waterlogging during the monsoon, causing damage to property and increasing health risks. They said that poor drainage planning in newly developed pockets had compounded the issue.
Healthcare access was also raised, particularly in Dhanori, where residents said the civic hospital in Yerawada lacked adequate facilities and capacity. They demanded improved medical services closer to residential areas rather than continued assurances of future upgrades.
In addition, residents sought better public amenities such as gardens, playgrounds, street lighting, waste management systems, and approved development plans for newly merged villages. Civic activists stated that repeated complaints over the years had not resulted in meaningful on-ground changes.
PMC officials acknowledged receiving the representation and indicated that the issues raised would be reviewed by the concerned departments for further action.
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