{"id":2926,"date":"2026-09-21T16:07:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theleadernews.in\/?p=2926"},"modified":"2026-09-21T16:07:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:37:22","slug":"citizens-urged-to-participate-in-pimpri-chinchwads-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theleadernews.in\/?p=2926","title":{"rendered":"Citizens Urged to Participate in Pimpri-Chinchwad\u2019s Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pimpri :<\/strong> Citizens should take advantage of eligible government schemes and actively participate in the city\u2019s development and cultural activities, said Special Officer Kiran Gaikwad of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was speaking at a \u2018Loksamvad\u2019 programme organised by the District Information Office at Prof. Ramkrishna More Auditorium as part of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Festival 2026. Gaikwad said information about various Central and state government schemes, as well as PCMC initiatives for women, youth, education and disadvantaged citizens, is available through official websites. Citizens should access this information and help spread it among eligible beneficiaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also urged residents to participate in cultural programmes, including the upcoming international film festival, saying citizens\u2019 involvement is important for the city\u2019s cultural development. Gaikwad appealed to residents to use the \u2018Sarathi\u2019 app to register civic complaints and enable the municipal administration to take necessary action. District Information Officer Ganesh Phunde delivered the introductory remarks. 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