The Thirst of Pune's 23 Merged Villages Water, water everywhere, yet not a drop to drink. This age-old adage starkly defines the plight of the 23 villages merged with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). Despite being surrounded by abundant water sources—lakes, reservoirs, and dams—the residents of these villages face an unrelenting water crisis. Once promised better infrastructure and amenities, the villages were brought under PMC's jurisdiction with the expectation of transformation. Yet, years have passed, and the harsh reality remains: piped water supply is either insufficient or nonexistent. Residents are forced to turn to private water tankers, paying exorbitant amounts to secure a basic necessity. This irony deepens as PMC unabashedly continues to collect taxes from these villages. Taxes for what? For water they don’t receive? For services that ...
Adv. Krunnal Gharre is a result-oriented leader from Pune who believes real change comes from solving problems at their root through strong education, healthcare, and reliable infrastructure. With an Engg. degree BE, MBA from Thunderbird (USA), and an LLB, he has driven major public projects including the Ramnadi restoration, civic infrastructure and key reforms in education, environment, and water management, holding authorities accountable for real outcome. #SustainableDevelopment