Kalyaninagar residents want streamlining of civic services

Pune: Residents of Kalyaninagar have raised key civic concerns, including water supply, encroachments, damaged footpaths and traffic management, during a meeting held on Feb 17 with the newly elected corporator, Yogesh Mulik. Residents also demanded strict enforcement against illegal hawkers, regulation of pubs and restaurants violating civic norms, and removal of kiosks occupying public and society spaces.
The meeting, held between 9.45am and 10.45am, was attended by trustees of Team Swachh Kalyaninagar (TSKN), a citizens' group representing Kalyaninagar residents. "Encroachment is a major concern in the area. We discussed the issue during the meeting, and the authorities have assured us they will issue notices to the vendors to comply with the official hawking policy. They also assured to take strict action against illegal vendors operating across internal roads and junctions," said Rachana Agrawal, chairperson of TSKN. Agrawal said that residents also demanded regulation of pubs and restaurants over increasing violations related to parking, noise and operating norms. Civic officials present at the meeting said they will conduct a survey and initiate action against establishments violating Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) rules."Kalyaninagar has grown rapidly, but the civic infrastructure has not kept pace. We are hopeful that these assurances translate into visible action on the ground," Agrawal added.Speaking about water supply, Mulik informed the attendees that a dedicated water tank with a capacity of 25 lakh litres has been constructed and will soon supply water to Kalyaninagar exclusively from the Bhama Askhed dam. Jaffar Iqbal, a member of TSKN, emphasised the need for accountability. "We are not asking for new projects but basic urban management. Footpaths, traffic discipline and regulated commercial activity will improve daily life here significantly," he said.Mulik spoke with department heads concerned during the meeting and assured residents of action on the issues raised.Residents said they would continue to follow up with the authorities to ensure timely execution of the promised measures. "We need reliable implementation timelines," a resident of the area said.