Pune district annual plan 2026-27: Rs 1,032 crore focused on development and growth

The District Planning and Development Council (DPDC) on Thursday approved a draft annual plan of Rs1,032.88 crore for the district for 2026-27. The plan sets the framework for the district’s development priorities in sectors ranging from infrastructure to social welfare. (AI Image)

The Pune district administration sought an additional Rs700 crore from the state govt to carry out priority development works that are essential for balanced growth across urban and rural areas. (AI Image)

Deputy chief minister and district guardian minister Sunetra Pawar, who chaired the meeting via video conference from Mumbai, said the draft plan focuses on rural development, transport, non-conventional energy, urban and health infrastructure, women and child empowerment, skill-based employment generation, education infrastructure, sports etc.

As per the draft plan, Rs135 crore has been allocated for rural development, Rs115 crore for transport development, Rs116.25 crore for urban infrastructure, Rs80 crore for non-conventional energy, Rs56.86 crore for tourism, Rs40 crore for Green Maharashtra initiatives, Rs110.71 crore for health infrastructure, Rs29.44 crore for women and child empowerment, Rs78.50 crore for governance reforms, Rs10.5 crore for skill-based employment generation, Rs100 crore for education infrastructure, and Rs10.1 crore for sports and arts development. (AI Image)

Though the state govt fixed a financial ceiling of Rs1,032.88 crore for Pune district for 2026-27, various departments submitted demands worth Rs3,128 crore. After scrutiny, only priority projects essential for overall district development were included in the draft plan, Pawar said. (AI Image)

Sunetra Pawar added that a proposal seeking an additional Rs700 crore will be submitted to the state govt to ensure that priority projects requiring extra funds can be carried out without delay. (AI Image)

The deputy CM’s sister-in-law and Baramati MP Supriya Sule also participated in the meeting via video conference from Delhi. She suggested scheduling future meetings when Parliament is not in session to allow MPs to attend in person and contribute to local development decisions. (AI Image)

Pawar directed officials to prioritise high-impact projects, with specific emphasis on backward and remote areas. She issued a directive to departments to adhere strictly to timelines for administrative approvals, tendering, and project execution to ensure effective implementation. (AI Image)

The council also reviewed expenditure of Rs1,589.46 crore under the 2025-26 plan, which includes Rs1,379 crore under the general plan, Rs145 crore for the scheduled caste sub-plan, and Rs65.46 crore under the tribal component. Officials highlighted achievements and gaps from the previous year to guide future planning. (AI Image)

District collector Jitendra Dudi presented the 2025-26 expenditure report and outlined the 2026-27 focus areas, which include boosting agricultural growth and farm income through allied sectors, water and soil conservation, and groundwater augmentation. Several ministers, MPs, and MLAs present at the meeting also offered suggestions for local development works. (AI Image)