Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Pankaj Deore Takes Over as PMPML Chairman in Pune
Pankaj Deore has been made the new boss of Pune's public transport company, PMPML.
He's taking over from Deepa Munde, who didn't finish her term.
This follows a trend of short tenures for PMPML chiefs.
The city's bus service needs more buses than it has.
Several other officials in the city are also getting new jobs.
This change in leadership highlights ongoing issues in Pune's public transportation and the challenges faced by the transport utility.
Pankaj Deore appointed as the new CMD of Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML).
Deore replaces Deepa Mudhol Munde, who was transferred before completing her tenure.
Munde was appointed in July 2024 but was transferred before her standard three-year term.
PMPML has faced challenges, with a significant shortage of buses compared to the city's needs.
Multiple officers were also transferred to different positions in the city.
- Who
- Pankaj Deore, Deepa Mudhol Munde, and other officials.
- What
- Pankaj Deore appointed as CMD of PMPML and other officer transfers.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Pune
- Why
- To replace previous CMD and other administrative changes.
- New CMD
- Pankaj Deore
- Former CMD
- Deepa Mudhol Munde
- Munde's Appointment
- July 2024
- District Caste Validity Committee
- Previous role of Deore
- Current Bus Count (approx)
- 2,000 (as of Feb 2024)
- Required Bus Count (approx)
- 4,000 to 6,000