Archive · 23 May 2025
Pune College Building Plan Sparks Debate Among Residents
A college in Pune wants to build a new engineering building on its grounds, which are used as a park and sports area.
Local residents, alumni, and the Youth Congress are worried because they think the building will take away green space, and they're also concerned about cutting down trees.
The college says it will only use a small part of the grounds and will replant trees, also stating that the construction will not take away from the space that is already available for sports.
The Youth Congress is protesting the construction and is asking that the building be built elsewhere.
They have already staged a symbolic protest, but more may come.
DES plans to construct an engineering department building on BMCC grounds in Pune.
Youth Congress, alumni, and residents are protesting the construction due to concerns over loss of open space.
DES officials claim the construction will utilize a small portion of the grounds, maintaining space for sports.
Concerns have been raised about the potential cutting of trees during the construction process.
The Youth Congress staged a symbolic protest and is prepared to escalate if DES proceeds.
- Who
- Youth Congress, alumni, residents and the Deccan Education Society (DES).
- What
- Construction of an engineering department building on the BMCC grounds.
- When
- Groundbreaking ceremony was held on Friday.
- Where
- Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) grounds in Pune.
- Why
- Concerns about the loss of open space, damage to the playground and potential cutting of trees.
Youth Congress, Alumni & Residents
Deccan Education Society (DES)
Impact on Open Space
Youth Congress, Alumni & Residents
Concerned about the loss of open space used for sports and recreation due to construction.
Deccan Education Society (DES)
DES states the construction will utilize only a small portion of the grounds and will maintain ample space for sports.
Tree Cutting
Youth Congress, Alumni & Residents
Fear the construction will lead to the cutting of old trees and harm the environment.
Deccan Education Society (DES)
DES claims trees will be replanted or planted anew to comply with environmental standards.
- Location
- BMCC grounds, Pune
- Project
- Engineering Department Building
- Organization
- Deccan Education Society (DES)
- Protesting Groups
- Alumni, residents, Youth Congress
- DES Ground Utilization
- Small portion of grounds
- Construction Timeline
- Within 18 months
