PCMC Plans Protection of Trees on Road Dividers and Footpaths
Pimpri : With the objective of making Pimpri-Chinchwad a greener city, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has undertaken an ambitious initiative of planting native species of trees at every ten-meter interval along the dividers of major roads as well as on footpaths. This initiative, conceptualized by Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Shekhar Singh, includes comprehensive planning for the protection of these trees. In this regard, Additional Commissioner Pradeep Jambhale Patil reviewed the various measures being implemented, including regular maintenance, upkeep, and geo-fencing of the trees.
The Additional Commissioner inspected the tree plantation carried out on the dividers and footpaths of major roads within the limits of Zone C, F, B, and D ward offices. He reviewed whether the implementation of the initiative of planting native species of trees was being carried out properly. Present during the inspection were Chief Garden Superintendent Mahesh Gargote, Garden Superintendent Yogesh Valunj, Assistant Garden Superintendent Rajendra Vasave, Garden Inspector Dada Gord, Assistant Garden Inspector Gyanoba Kamble, Garden Assistant Pradeep Gajarmal, along with other officers and staff of the Garden Department.
During this inspection, the Additional Commissioner visited areas such as Nehrunagar, Santoshi Mata Chowk to Yashwant Nagar Chowk, Telco Road, Spine Road, Dattu Tatya Chinchwad Chowk, Walhekarwadi–80 Feet Road, Birla Hospital Road, Chinchwad, Kalewadi BRT Road, Kaveri Nagar, Kaspate Wasti, and Wakad. He issued various instructions regarding the upkeep and maintenance of trees.
While planting trees on dividers, there should not be more than the prescribed gap between two trees, cutting of trees should be aligned in a straight line, no plastic or waste should be seen around the trees, bamboo tree guards should be installed for protection, trees must be watered regularly, no “gap” should remain between trees, and pruning of branches should be done systematically. Along with these instructions, he also directed that road islands should be cleaned and made green.
The Additional Commissioner also gathered information from the Garden Department officers regarding the quality of plantation, the number of trees, and geo-fencing. On this occasion, he directed that penal action should be taken against contractors who repeatedly ignore instructions and show negligence in work. He also emphasized that each zonal office should regularly review this work. He expressed confidence that the PCMC’s native tree plantation drive would increase the city’s green cover, help control pollution, and contribute to building an eco-friendly city.
Visit to Shaheed Ashok Kamte Garden
Additional Commissioner Pradeep Jambhale Patil also visited the Shaheed Ashok Kamte Garden in Wakad for inspection. On this occasion, he reviewed the open stage, security system, and toilets in the garden. He instructed that regular spraying should be carried out on the trees, watering should be done regularly, and additional electric lights should be installed in the garden as required.
