India, May 12 -- In a major boost for Pune, the Centre has approved Rs.1,290 crore for two civic infrastructure projects aimed at improving drinking water supply and flood management in the city, said officials.

Of the total sanctioned amount, Rs.890 crore has been approved for a water supply project for 12 villages, while Rs.400 crore has been cleared for flood control measures in Pune city, as per a statement released on Monday.

The approval was granted on May 11 during the first apex committee meeting chaired by the secretary of the union ministry of housing and urban affairs. According to the civic administration, this marks a significant step in strengthening Pune's urban infrastructure. Pune municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ra...