Pune’s roads, vital to its 3.2 million daily commuters, often face littering and potholes, undermining the city’s aesthetic and safety. The PMC’s 2023 data shows 1,035 km of roads maintained, with 12 plastic-layered roads built to manage 1,600 tonnes of plastic waste. Clean roads reduce accidents (10% of crashes due to debris, RTO 2023) and enhance public health.

The Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) allocates ₹62,009 crore for urban sanitation, with Pune receiving ₹500 crore for road cleaning and waste management. The PMC’s 2019 “Puneri Patya” initiative, with signs like “Litter here, shame everywhere,” cut roadside garbage by 25% in Baner. SWaCH workers clean 80% of major roads daily, recycling 50,000 tonnes of waste yearly.

Legally, the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949, empowers PMC to fine littering (₹500–₹5,000). *S.P. Gupta v. Union of India (1981)* supports public right to demand clean infrastructure via RTI. Community drives, like those by I CAN EKLAVYA in Vadodara, show how citizen-led campaigns can clear commercial areas. Pune’s residents can adopt roads, as seen in Kothrud, reducing 150 garbage spots in 2023.

Icare4pune.com proposes “Clean Road Champions,” where volunteers monitor road hygiene and report issues via PMC’s toll-free line (1800-1030-222). Schools can host poster campaigns, cutting youth littering by 15% (PMC estimate). By using plastic waste for roads, as done in Chennai, Pune can manage 30% of its 2,000 tonnes daily waste.

Let’s keep Pune’s roads clean—use bins, report potholes, and take pride!