India, April 10 -- The standing committee of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Wednesday approved a proposal to erect entrance gates at key entry points to the city.

Standing committee chairman Shrinath Bhimale said, "Pune is a historical city and the second largest in the state. Considering its importance, the civic body has approved the erection of entrance gates at major entry points. The standing committee has given its nod for the project."

The proposal, which has been under discussion for several years, aims to install gates on major roads leading into the city, including the Pune-Mumbai Expressway, Solapur Road, Bengaluru Highway and Ahmednagar Road.

Several cities in Maharashtra and across India have such structures at th...