The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is on a mission to clear out illegal vendors and stalls from key roads in the city. Areas like FC Road, SB Road, Satara Road, Kalyaninagar, and others have already seen some action, with more roads slated for clean-up by the weekend. The goal is to make these roads more pedestrian-friendly and to address the persistent issue of footpath encroachments.
Santosh Bankar, head of the anti-encroachment department at PMC, has revealed plans to target a total of 15 major roads in the ongoing drive. High-traffic zones are the main focus, as footpath encroachments have been causing chaos for both pedestrians and commuters.
While the crackdown has received positive feedback for cracking down on illegal vendors, some residents have raised concerns about the long-term effectiveness of these measures. Some are worried that the drive may just be a temporary fix rather than a sustainable solution.
In an effort to address these concerns, PMC is looking to reconstitute the Town Vendor Committee to regulate vendors more effectively. The upcoming meeting will address issues surrounding roadside vendors and work towards creating designated vending zones to prevent future encroachments.
Overall, residents are supportive of the anti-encroachment measures but are calling for a more organized approach to ensure that the city’s roads and footpaths remain clear in the long run. With better planning and enforcement, Pune may finally see a solution to the encroachment problem that has plagued its streets for years.
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