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VOL. 13, ISSUE 1 (2026)
A study of sustainable development of Pune City: A secondary analysis
Authors
Parag Suryawanshi, Shubhangi Mature, Deepika Mirchandani
Abstract
Rapid urbanization and population growth have
positioned Pune as a crucial metropolitan area in India, simultaneously
fostering economic prosperity (IT, manufacturing) and escalating environmental
and social pressures. This dual trajectory necessitates a critical assessment
of the city's progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This
paper conducts a secondary analysis of existing reports, policy documents
(e.g., Pune Smart City Development Corporation Ltd. reports, Development Plans,
Climate Action Plans), and academic literature to evaluate Pune's performance
across key pillars of sustainable urban development. The research synthesizes
secondary data focusing on three core thematic areas: Sustainable Mobility and
Infrastructure (SDG 9, 11), Environmental Stewardship (SDG 6, 13, 15), and
Inclusive Urban Governance (SDG 10, 16, 17). Quantitative indicators and
qualitative policy assessments are triangulated to identify progress,
shortfalls, and systemic challenges. Pune demonstrates significant advancements
in select areas, notably in sustainable transport (e.g., success of the Rainbow
BRT and electric bus adoption) and the implementation of a circular economy
model in solid waste management (e.g., the SWaCH model). However, progress is
significantly hampered by jurisdictional disconnects, the threat of
encroachment on ecologically sensitive areas (hills, river floodplains), and
challenges in ensuring equitable housing and service delivery amidst rapid
migration. Pune's journey towards comprehensive sustainability is a complex
case study of a "Smart City" initiative running parallel to deeply
entrenched urban planning and enforcement issues.
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Pages:361-363
How to cite this article:
Parag Suryawanshi, Shubhangi Mature, Deepika Mirchandani "A study of sustainable development of Pune City: A secondary analysis". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 13, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 361-363
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