2. PUNE :-
• Pune is the second-largest city in the state of Maharashtra after
Mumbai, and is an important city in terms of its economic and
industrial growth. Once the centre of power for the Maratha Empire,
Pune’s rich historical past has made it the cultural capital of
Maharashtra. Home to many colleges and universities, Pune is
considered a prestigious educational destination, winning itself the
title of “The Oxford of the East”.
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3. KEY FACTS:-
• State: Maharashtra
• Land area: 331.26 sq km
• Population: 6.99 million (2022)
• District Collector: Dr. Rajesh
Deshmukh
• GDP: US$ 69 billion (2021)
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4. Pune smart city
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• As per the Govt. Resolution no smartci-pune-2016/PR94/UD-23 dated
14/03/16, the composition of the Special Purpose Vehicle for Pune
Municipal Corporation has been approved. “Pune Smart City
Development Corporation Limited (PSCDCL)” was formed on 23rd
March 2016 as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under Smart City
Mission for implementation of Smart City Projects in Pune.
5. • The registered office of the “Pune Smart City Development Corporation
Ltd. (PSCDCL)” is at the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) office, Main
Building at Shivaji Nagar Pune.
• PSCDCL is envisaged to be a thin SPV with procurement from the market
for all key positions including Heads of Departments. There is a governing
board to manage affairs of the SPV, and is supported by various
committees and the Chief Executive officer(also an Executive Director on
the Board) .PR function is also put in place that will improve citizen
interactions and also procure secretarial services. The PRO is expected to
have an office which will answer any question raised by any citizen who
walks in.
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