Mula River Choked by Debris as PCMC Defies State Orders
The Mula River close to Pimple Nilakh crematorium in Pimpri-Chinchwad is choking under mounds of debris and illegal landfill, blocking its natural flow and igniting outrage among citizens and environmentalists. In spite of clear instructions from the state water resources department, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has not cleared the rubble, which has raised questions about negligence and potential political interference protecting the inaction.
On April 22, 2025, the department of water resources served a strong notice to PCMC’s environmental engineering wing, asking for the immediate clearance of the trash at the violator’s cost. Two weeks hence, the landfill still lies undisturbed, with no effort seen to obey. This inaction has led to speculation that powerful interests may be protecting people accountable for the environmental violation.
The debris, part of a river improvement plan for the Mula, Pavana, and Indrayani rivers, has not only blocked the river’s flow but also polluted its waters. Construction near the Pimple Nilakh crematorium has triggered large-scale deforestation along the riverbanks, further degrading the ecosystem. The unregulated dumping has increased flood hazards and disturbed the natural balance, with more than 110 social groups and river conservation societies strongly opposing it. Citizens protested on April 27, 2025, and wrote letters to authorities demanding immediate action to preserve the river.
Adding to the concern, contractors on the project maintain they were never given directions from PCMC to clear debris or heed the state’s directives. This breakdown in communication points towards a disturbing failure of coordination in the municipal structure, putting the health of the river at stake. The notice issued by the water resources department highlighted the imperative of restoring the riverbed so as not to cause irreparable damage, but the lack of movement has served to intensify public anger.
Environmentalists and locals have stated that the inaction of PCMC demonstrates a general lack of concern for the Mula’s environmental significance. The river, the lifeline of both Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, is increasingly threatened by pollution and encroachment. In not taking action on the state’s order, not only is the legal requirement breached, but there is also compromise in maintaining the area’s natural resources. Activists now demand tighter regulation and accountability so that such failures won’t happen again.
As the stalemate persists, the Mula River remains clogged, its passage constricted by rubble and the inertia of red tape. The environmental wing of the PCMC says it is taking action, but with no visible outcome, faith dwindles. The circumstance requires immediate action to clear the riverbed, punish wrongdoers, and rehabilitate the Mula to its natural course. For the time being, citizens and environmentalists stand watch, waiting for their protest to at last induce the action that will protect their river from any more damage.
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