India, May 16 -- The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Wednesday unveiled its draft Development Plan (DP) for the twin city of Pimpri-Chinchwad. The draft DP includes 28 new villages that were merged with the PCMC limits long after its formation, officials said on Thursday.

The draft DP covers an area of 173.24 square kilometres, and was approved by PCMC commissioner Shekhar Singh during a general body meeting held on Wednesday. Approved under section 26 (1) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act 1966, the draft DP is now open to the public for suggestions and objections for a period of 60 days.

The PCMC currently encompasses several areas that were once independent villages. The PCMC was initially formed in 19...