The Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) General Body has approved a series of infrastructure, water supply, sanitation and welfare initiatives while rejecting proposals related to LED streetlight maintenance and financial assistance for Mumbai Metro Line 12. The meeting, which had been adjourned from July 22, was held on Monday at the Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Auditorium under the chairmanship of Mayor Nitin Patil.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Mayor Pramila Patil, Municipal Commissioner Mangesh Chitale, Additional Commissioner Ganesh Shete, Municipal Secretary Nanasaheb Kamathe, Deputy Secretary Akshay Kadam, corporators and senior civic officials.
Among the key decisions, the General Body granted administrative and financial approval for the construction of a crematorium at Koliwada Market Yard in Ward 19.
The civic body also approved sending a proposal to the state government under the World Bank-assisted Maharashtra Urban Water Supply, Sewerage Management and Reuse Project (MEWREP) to enhance Panvel’s water supply through the Dehrang Dam scheme.
However, members rejected a proposal to sign an agreement with the state-appointed joint venture of BAC Infratech Pvt. Ltd. and Vinic Global Pvt. Ltd. for the supply, installation and 10-year maintenance of LED streetlights and the Centralized Control and Monitoring System (CCMS).
The House cleared decorative lighting projects for parks in Kalamboli and New Panvel, along with the development of gardens at Sector 12 in Kharghar, Sector 20 in Kalamboli and Sector 6E in Kalamboli. It also approved the development of the fish market premises in Kharghar, including construction of a compound wall and related infrastructure.
Several drainage and civic infrastructure projects also received approval, including reconstruction of an old stormwater drain between Swapnarekha Society and Thana Naka Junction, construction of an RCC stormwater drain from Katkarwadi near HOC Colony to Jindal Uptown Avenue in Ward 14, repair of inspection chamber covers across wards and improved water supply arrangements at crematoriums.
The General Body further approved procurement and installation of new water pumps for two years and sanctioned the phased release of PMC’s share of capital expenditure for the Shilar Dam project based on construction progress.
Meanwhile, the proposal to provide financial assistance to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for the implementation of Metro Line 12 (Kalyan–Taloja) was rejected.
The proposal to appoint MAHAPREIT as the nodal agency for upgrading blowers at the 85 MLD sewage treatment plant in Kamothe under a PPP/RESCO model was deferred, along with proposals for a multi-level mechanised parking facility in Panvel city, replacement of two non-functional gas cremators at Amardham crematorium and consideration of the Environmental Status Report (ESR) 2025–26 prepared by the University of Mumbai.
The House also approved the purchase of tractor trolleys equipped with wood chipper machines for all wards to manage fallen trees and trimmed branches.
In addition, several welfare measures were cleared, including increased financial assistance under schemes for persons with disabilities, senior citizen recreation centres, free MSCIT computer training for youth, infrastructure upgrades for schools, Ganeshotsav and Navratri preparations, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)-based assistance for women in mining-affected areas under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana.
The civic body also approved the submission of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) using the prize money received after securing first place under the Majhi Vasundhara Abhiyan 4.0.
Source: The Free Press Journal
