India, July 29 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has requested Rs.300 crore from the state government to implement a riverfront development project near Rajaram Bridge, on the upper stretch of the Mutha River.

Municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram recently sent a formal request to the state government. In his letter, he highlighted the urgent need for flood mitigation infrastructure, recalling last year's flood-like situation in Ekta Nagari and parts of Sinhgad Road.

"The chief minister and several other leaders visited the affected areas and issued multiple directives. Residents in these areas have long demanded river development projects to improve the water-carrying capacity of the river," Ram stated.

Commissioner Ram also ...