India, May 23 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member of legislative assembly (MLA) Hemant Rasane pointed out that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has failed to utilise Rs.26 crore in funds marked for hill- conservation and security. He urged the municipal commissioner to immediately use the funds.

Rasane said, "The standing committee had approved a five-year expenditure plan of Rs.26.25 crore for conservation of the hills at Pachgaon-Parvati, Bhamburda and Warje for the period 2022 to 2027. However, the funds remain unused till date." Rasane urged the PMC commissioner to immediately allocate and use the funds.

Rasane elaborated, "In 2021, the standing committee approved an annual expenditure of Rs.5.25 crore totalling Rs.26.25 cror...