{
  "id": 6314649,
  "title": "Panvel Gets 500 MLD Water Allocation From Shilar Project; ₹3,672 Crore Cost To Be Borne By PMC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/panvel-gets-500-mld-water-allocation-from-shilar-project-3-672-crore",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T18:20:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/panvel-gets-500-mld-water-allocation-from-shilar-project-3672-crore-cost-to-be-borne-by-pmc"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Panvel, September 8, 2026 - The Maharashtra state government has allocated 500 million litres per day (MLD) of water to the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) from the planned Shilar project in Karjat taluka. This allocation aims to meet the city's long-term water requirements up to 2057. Addressing Water Deficit Currently, Panvel receives 210 MLD of water from six sources including the Morbe Dam, Hetawane supplied by CIDCO, the Ulhas River, Patalganga River, and Dehrang Dam. The deficit of about 30 MLD, however, is causing concern for the city of 5.4 lakh people. Project Development The Shilar project is being developed by the Irrigation Department and is expected to become operational in five years. Financial Burden PMC will cover 75.42% of the Rs 3,672.75 crore project cost, a significant financial commitment. Originally planned to serve Panvel, Navi Mumbai, and other MMR areas, the allocation for Shilar has been revised following the state government's approval of full water reservation for NMMC. Strengthening Long-Term Security Despite the immediate challenge of bridging the existing deficit, the allocation is expected to enhance Panvel's long-term water security as the population expands and industrial activity grows. The project represents a long-term solution, albeit with substantial financial requirements and a five-year construction period to consider.",
  "summary": "Panvel, September 8, 2026: The state government water allocation of 500 million litres per day (MLD) for the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) from the proposed Shilar project in Karjat taluka, a move expected to address the city's long-term water requirements up to 2057. Existing Water Deficit The additional allocation comes at a time when Panvel is already facing a water deficit. The civic…",
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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."
}