India, Oct. 29 -- Encouraged by the positive results of its Vimannagar pilot, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) plans to roll out a mechanised waste collection initiative, Vishwas 2025, to more parts of the city. Launched on September 1, the project has transformed waste collection in Vimannagar, earning praise for cleaner streets, reduced dumping, and smoother operations.

Qaneez Sukhrani, member of the Viman Nagar Citizens Forum, said, "Earlier, heavy waste vehicles blocked junctions and created chaos. Now, smaller vans collect directly from society gates; this process is far smoother."

NSCC chairperson Shyamla Desai said the model ensures cleaner roads.

"Garbage is lifted straight from housing societies and sent to the processing ...