PCMC Celebrates 44th Foundation Day with Blood Donation Camp, Competitions
Mayor Ravi Landge, Commissioner Dr. Vijay Suryawanshi pay tribute to Annasaheb Magar
PIMPRI : The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) celebrated its 44th foundation day on Monday with a blood donation camp and recreational competitions for civic employees at its administrative building in Pimpri.
Municipal Commissioner Dr Vijay Suryawanshi and Mayor Ravi Landge paid floral tributes to the portrait and statue of late Annasaheb Magar, remembered for his contribution to the city’s development.
The event highlighted Pimpri-Chinchwad’s transformation from an industrial hub into a rapidly developing urban centre and the civic body’s role in delivering public services.
A blood donation camp was organised to mark the occasion, emphasising social responsibility and community welfare.
Competitions add festive cheer
Tug-of-war competitions for municipal officers and employees emerged as a major attraction, with participants displaying enthusiasm and team spirit. Games organised for women employees, including the popular Paithani game, added to the celebrations and encouraged interaction among staff members beyond their routine administrative duties.
The programme was attended by Standing Committee chairman Abhishek Barne, Shiv Sena group leader Vishwajit Barne, Additional Commissioners Kuldeep Jangam, Trupti Sandbhor and Vikrant Bagade, along with senior civic officials, engineers and representatives of the PCMC employees’ federation.
Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner Dr Suryawanshi said the foundation day celebrated the city’s development journey and collective achievements.
The blood donation camp conveyed a message of social responsibility, while the competitions promoted teamwork and unity, he said, adding that the administration remained committed to providing quality, citizen-centric services in keeping with its motto, ‘Katibaddha Janahitaya’ (Committed to Public Welfare).
Public Relations Officer Praful Puranik conducted the programme.
