Viman Nagar, a bustling area in Pune known for its malls, five-star hotels, colleges, large markets, and IT offices, is currently facing severe civic neglect. Overgrown grass, crumbling roads, scattered gravel, piles of mulch, and hanging cables have turned the area into a mess, leaving residents frustrated and angry. The situation has been persistent for years and has now reached a breaking point.
Despite the heavy traffic on its roads due to its proximity to the airport, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has failed to address the numerous issues plaguing Viman Nagar. Garbage dumped on footpaths, beggars occupying public spaces, and unauthorised pasted advertisements cluttering the streets have further exacerbated the problems.
Areas like Ganapati Mandir Chowk, Datta Mandir Chowk, Sri Krishna Chowk, Rajiv Nagar Road and Chowk, Sakore Nagar Area, and Vimantal Road are particularly affected, with potholes and poor-quality road gravel being common sights. The road leading to MHADA has become virtually unusable for pedestrians due to knee-high grass and littered footpaths.
In the Viman Nagar Chowk and CCD Chowk areas, hundreds of beggars have set up huts on the streets and footpaths. The pedestrian subway in the area has been closed due to waterlogging, further inconveniencing residents. Additionally, in the MHADA society area, a lack of cleanliness has led to health issues among residents, with garbage accumulating in Ganapati Mandir Chowk and hotel waste being regularly dumped on the road behind Anand Vidyaniketan.
Local social activist Kanij Sukhrani has taken a bold stand against the PMC’s inaction, filing a case in the consumer court in 2021. Sukhrani has accused the PMC of failing in all aspects of civic management and has argued that residents are not receiving the services they deserve despite paying taxes.
In response to the mounting complaints, Health Inspector Hanumant Sawali has assured that the overgrown grass on footpaths will be removed and the area will be cleaned. Assistant Commissioner of the Municipal Roads Zonal Office, Sanjay Pol, admitted that he has only recently taken up his position and has promised that all problems will be addressed gradually.
As residents continue to lose patience with the situation in Viman Nagar, many feel that political leaders are more focused on their campaigns than on solving the area’s pressing issues, especially with elections on the horizon.
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