Patna : A special development initiative is being launched in 18 newly incorporated wards of Patna, where residents have long been without essential civic amenities. The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) announced that these areas—part of the city’s expanded boundaries—will soon see major improvements, with community input playing a central role.
Despite rapid urbanisation since 1990, many of these wards continue to lack basic infrastructure such as housing, roads, drainage, street lighting, public toilets, parks and consistent water supply. The civic body has committed to addressing these gaps through a targeted plan aimed at transforming the urban landscape of these neglected zones.
From today until 15 June, Nagar Jan Samvad—or Mohalla Sabhas—will be held in each of the 18 wards to gather suggestions from local residents. The feedback collected will directly inform the planning and prioritisation of development works.
“Public participation is vital. We want the residents to guide what is most urgently needed in their neighbourhoods,” a PMC official said.
Following the consultations, proposals will be finalised and submitted to the municipal board for approval. Once sanctioned, the plans will be forwarded to the relevant departments for funding allocation. Implementation will begin once funds are released.
The PMC, established in 1952, originally managed 37 wards. Following multiple expansions—particularly after 1990—the number has now grown to 75. However, officials acknowledge that the newly added regions have often been left behind in terms of civic provisioning.
As part of the upcoming plan, PMC aims to include facilities such as stormwater drainage, sewerage systems, parks, multipurpose community halls like Emperor Ashoka Bhawan, riverfront ghats and cremation grounds like Mokshadham.
Officials describe the initiative as a step towards equitable urban growth, with the goal of creating a “Chaka Chak Patna”—a city that is both clean and inclusive.
