{
  "id": 17562647,
  "title": "Pune: PMC Plans 100-Foot Saffron Flag At Sinhagad Fort, Sets Aside ₹1 Crore For Project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/pune-pmc-plans-100-foot-saffron-flag-at-sinhagad-fort-sets-aside-1",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T08:17:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-pmc-plans-100-foot-saffron-flag-at-sinhagad-fort-sets-aside-1-crore-for-project"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is planning to erect a towering 100-foot saffron flag at Sinhagad Fort, in tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha Empire. The civic body has earmarked Rs 1 crore for the ambitious project, which includes constructing the flagpole, enhancing the immediate surroundings, and ensuring the flag's ongoing maintenance. However, approval from the PMC general body is required, as Sinhagad Fort resides beyond the civic body's jurisdiction. Standing Committee Chairman Srinath Bhimale confirmed the necessity of this approval under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act. The proposal was initially presented to the Standing Committee by Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram. The municipal administration anticipates that the flag will draw more tourists to the historic site, thereby bolstering its cultural and historical significance. An inspection at Sinhagad Fort was conducted on September 11 to pinpoint an ideal location for the installation. The selected spot is within the tourist accommodation area, owned by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC). This project has been incorporated into the PMC's 2026-27 budget, with Rs 100 lakh allocated via the Building Department. The proposed work encompasses the flagpole's erection, the beautification of the surrounding area, and its long-term upkeep. The civic body has previously undertaken development initiatives at Sinhagad Fort.",
  "summary": "Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has proposed installing a 100-foot-tall saffron flag at Sinhagad Fort to honour Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha Empire. The civic body has set aside Rs 1 crore for the project, which will include erecting the flagpole, improving the surrounding area and ensuring the flag's long-term maintenance. However, the proposal requires approval from…",
  "key_points": [
    "PMC plans 100-foot saffron flag at Sinhagad Fort.",
    "₹1 crore allocated for project construction and maintenance.",
    "Approval from PMC general body required."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Investing municipal funds into large-scale symbolic monuments signals a strategy to leverage cultural heritage as a primary driver for increasing regional tourism and historical engagement.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}