Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Pimpri-Chinchwad RFD Project Uninterrupted, Says Commissioner
The Pimpri-Chinchwad area is working on a 'River Rejuvenation' project to improve the riverfront.
The head of the local government, Shekhar Singh, wants to make sure everyone knows the project is still going, even though some news reports said it was stopped.
They're changing a small part of the project based on ideas from local groups.
Building big projects like this takes a long time to get permission.
Even though they try to protect the environment, some changes are unavoidable.
The city is asking for opinions to make it better for everyone.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh clarified the Riverfront Development (RFD) project is ongoing.
A 400-meter stretch near Ramnadi sangam is being redesigned based on civil society suggestions.
Singh calls it the 'River Rejuvenation project' and differentiates it from the Sabarmati River project.
The project received necessary approvals over 7-8 years, despite initial petitions.
Singh acknowledges there will be some ecological impact and calls for dialogue with concerned parties.
- Who
- Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh.
- What
- The ongoing Riverfront Development/River Rejuvenation project.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the articles.
- Where
- Pimpri-Chinchwad.
- Why
- To develop the riverfront, while minimizing ecological impact.
Environmental Concerns
Government Stance
Environmental Impact
Environmental Concerns
Some environmental groups may be concerned about the ecological impact of the project.
Government Stance
The government aims to minimize the environmental impact of the development.
- Project Name
- Riverfront Development (RFD) / River Rejuvenation
- Project Location
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Project Cost
- ₹275 crore (estimated)
- Project Span
- 20 km stretch
- Approval Duration
- 7-8 years