India, June 4 -- While Pune's riverfront development project has drawn criticism from various quarters since its inception, the recently completed stretches-between Mundhwa to Koregaon Park and from Sadalbaba Dargah to Sangamwadi-are receiving appreciation from citizens who have begun using them regularly.

The Bund Garden to Mundhwa stretch towards Koregaon Park, measuring around 800 metres, has been developed with walkways and landscaping. Similarly, the Sadalbaba Chowk to Sangamwadi stretch, approximately 500 metres, is also ready. Though both stretches are yet to be officially inaugurated, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has allowed citizens to access them for morning and evening walks.

The firm engaged by PMC has filled debris ...