India, March 19 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has written to the central government, urging the latter for an extension of one more year for completion of the River Rejuvenation Project, which is being implemented with help from JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency). The municipal commissioner has written to the central government requesting the same.

The PMC is implementing the River Rejuvenation Project with help from JICA. The aim of the project is to collect the sewage generated in the city and treat it before discharging into the river. With treated water being released into the Mula-Mutha river, it will help improve the quality of river water which can then be utilised for agricultural purposes.

Municipal commiss...