To preserve its natural resources the city will need to control its construction waste disposal. Basking in its flawless geographical existence, the Queen of Deccan was once a paradise for people looking for a getaway from their fast paced corporate life. However, this sleeper’s paradise, having seen massive growth in the commercial aspect in recent years, has resulted in increasing pollution that is taking a sizable bite off the fostering weather. The city seems to be advancing towards being stolen off its capabilities to rejuvenate the pensioners. Rise in Construction The city is developing at a pace faster than ever. The appealing economic and demographic conditions, continues to make Pune a thriving residential market. The demanding IT sector too highlights the city and puts it on the map of development. Many well known builders such as VTP and Kolte Patil Developers are coming up with residential schemes in the coming year. Construction in numerous parts of the city is rising. The city does not have a construction waste disposal system. Every day, the city generates an approximate of 110 – 250 tonnes of construction and demolition waste. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is still planning how to properly dispose of this waste. Demographic Advancement Pune has always been one of the Asian-Pacific cities with the quickest growth rates. The city’s population increased from 1.6 million in 1991 to 2.5 million in 2001, a 40% growth. Pune has experienced at least 40% decadal growth over the past 40 years and if this trend continues, it is predicted that the city’s population would reach 5.6 million by 2030. People are moving in significant numbers to the city, for new work opportunities. The city’s slums are also a result of this. The ESR research notes that the city has 950 ha (hectare: 10,000 square meters of land) of hilltop in hill slope green cover and 2880 ha of forest cover, but that due to increased urbanisation, the city’s green cover is slowly declining Mula – Mutha Project The PMC and PCMC regions of Pune are divided by the rivers Mula and Mutha, which are both very significant rivers. Since a few decades ago, the twin cities have undergone significant urbanisation, putting pressure on these rivers. The rivers are no longer considered advantages to the city because they are now largely unreachable from it. These waterways have been abandoned by the city. Pune Municipal Corporation has initiated a comprehensive project called the Mula, Mutha and Mula-Mutha Riverfront Development Project throughout the entire Pune Municipal corporation region in order to address these existing concerns and establish a relevant public realm along the rivers. In the coming decades, however, the technique became impractical due to rapid climate change and unfavourable conditions.
10 Oct 2022
Nandini Tupe
