The Maharashtra government has approved a Rs 195.10 crore water treatment project for Pune under the Central government’s Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme.

The proposal, first submitted by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) two years ago, was cleared on September 3 through an order issued by Sachin Sahastrabuddhe, Deputy Secretary of the Urban Development Department. The new plant will add 125 million litres per day (MLD) to the city’s water supply. Funding will be shared, with the Centre providing Rs 48.78 crore, the state offering Rs 48.77 crore, and PMC covering the remaining Rs 97.55 crore.

The plant will include advanced facilities such as inlet chambers, flash mixers, tube settlers, aeration tanks, filter houses, chlorine dosing systems, centrifuges, and SCADA-enabled automation for real-time monitoring. Civil and mechanical works include a raw water pumping station, sump and pump house, and stormwater management systems. The project must be completed within 24 months, with funds released in three phases. PMC will handle operations, maintenance, and any cost escalations.