Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Commissioner Shekhar Singh has taken earned leave until June 28, 2024. In his absence, Rahul Mahival, the Commissioner of the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority, has been given additional charge of the PCMC Commissioner role. This assignment was made by the Maharashtra Government’s Urban Development Department.
Mahival’s Initial Meeting and Review
Commissioner Rahul Mahival convened a meeting today at the main administrative building in Pimpri, where he met with department heads to review the corporation’s ongoing operations. Key topics of discussion included the preparations for the Ashadhi Wari Palkhi procession, disaster management strategies, and drainage cleaning efforts. Mahival issued several directives to the concerned officials to ensure the smooth functioning of these operations.
Attendees and Agenda
The meeting saw the attendance of several high-ranking officials:
- Additional Commissioners: Pradeep Jambhale Patil, Vijaykumar Khorate, Ulhas Jagtap
- City Engineer: Makarand Nikam
- Chief Engineer: Ramdas Tambe
- Joint Commissioner: Chandrakant Indalkar
- Chief Information and Technology Officer: Neelkanth Poman
- Chief Security Officer: Uday Jarande
- Additional Health Medical Officer: Dr. Abhaychandra Dadewar
- Joint City Engineers: Sanjay Khabde, Gnyandev Jundhare, Pramod Ombhase, Manoj Sethia, Ajay Suryavanshi
- Deputy Commissioners: Vitthal Joshi, Manoj Lonkar, Sandeep Khot
- Chief Disaster Management Officer: Omprakash Bahival
- Special Officer: Kiran Gaikwad
- Regional Officers: Umesh Dhakne, Sitaram Bahure
- Assistant Commissioner: Yashwant Dange
- Executive Engineers: Bapusaheb Gaikwad, Vaishali Nanavare, Vijay Waykar, Sandhya Wagh, Prerana Sinkar, Prakash Katore
- Public Relations Officer: Prafulla Puranik
- Various other department officials
Preparations for the Ashadhi Wari Palkhi Procession
One of the focal points of the meeting was the Ashadhi Wari Palkhi procession of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj, which will soon arrive in Pimpri Chinchwad. Mahival reviewed the arrangements and facilities planned for the devotees, emphasizing the necessity of thorough preparation to ensure no deficiencies in the provided services.
Emphasis on Coordination and Citizen Services
Mahival urged all officials to work in coordination to ensure that the procession takes place in a joyous and vibrant atmosphere. He also stressed the importance of maintaining vigilance for any emergency situations and promptly addressing urgent municipal matters. Furthermore, Mahival highlighted the importance of considering citizens’ issues in the provision of municipal services, directing all department heads to prioritize and address these concerns diligently.
