Chief Minister inaugurates and launches several projects of Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate
Calls for public participation in anti-drug campaign to build an empowered younger generation
Pune, November 2026: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called upon the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police to strengthen their capabilities by adopting modern technology and advanced investigation methods to effectively tackle emerging crime challenges.
He said the police force had performed well in controlling crime through modern technology, social initiatives and speedy investigations. With Pimpri-Chinchwad expected to grow larger than Pune in the coming years, the police must be prepared to address the challenges through effective technology-driven policing.
The Chief Minister also appealed to citizens to join the campaign against drugs and work towards making their homes, neighbourhoods, villages, districts and the entire state of Maharashtra drug-free, thereby providing the younger generation with the right direction and opportunities.
Fadnavis was speaking at a programme organised at the G. D. Madgulkar Auditorium in Pimpri-Chinchwad, where he inaugurated and dedicated several projects of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam, Minister of State for Urban Development Madhuri Misal, MP Shrirang Barne, Pimpri-Chinchwad Mayor Ravi Landge, Pune Mayor Manjusha Nagpure and Police Commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey were among those present.
Collective Efforts Needed to Make Maharashtra Drug-Free
Fadnavis said drug abuse was a major challenge facing the country. He observed that narcotics were being brought into the country with the intention of weakening the potential of the younger generation and, consequently, slowing down national progress.
The government has resolved to make the country drug-free over the next three to four years, and all departments will have to work together to achieve this goal, he said.
He stressed that every citizen must participate in the anti-drug campaign to protect young people, who play an important role in nation-building and innovation.
The State Government is working at several levels to address the problem. Responsibilities have been assigned to the concerned agencies for treating people suffering from addiction, creating public awareness, controlling drug manufacturing and dismantling drug distribution networks.
The Chief Minister also urged parents to counsel children struggling with addiction and ensure that they receive appropriate treatment without delay.
Focus on Providing Modern Facilities to Police
Fadnavis said an advanced police headquarters was being developed for Pimpri-Chinchwad. He noted that the design of the new Police Commissionerate building had been prepared with the personal involvement of late Ajit Pawar.
He expressed confidence that once completed, the building would be among the most modern police commissionerates in the country.
Around 50 acres of land has also been allotted for the police headquarters. Modern residential facilities are being developed for police officers, replacing conventional housing designs with homes equipped with better amenities.
The objective is to provide police personnel and their families with quality housing and enable them to lead their lives with dignity, he said.
Advanced Technology to Strengthen Crime Control
The Chief Minister emphasised that modern technology was essential to ensure urban safety.
He said the response time under the Dial 112 emergency service had been reduced to three minutes, with the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate ranking first in the state in this regard.
The police are now able to respond quickly to crimes and take immediate action, while digital records of their responses are also available. These measures are helping create a deterrent against criminals.
Efforts are underway to bring street crime under complete control, while the rate of convictions is also increasing, he said.
The CCTV network is helping the police manage traffic and control crime. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is enabling investigators to overcome human limitations and improve the investigation process.
The AI-based ‘Tapas Sarathi’ system uses blockchain technology to support the investigation process, from the registration of a case to its presentation before a court, including the preparation of investigation records and chargesheets. Fadnavis said the system would significantly contribute to crime control.
He added that the police force was also adopting new technologies. Body-worn cameras would provide investigation-related information to the Command and Control System while improving the safety of police personnel. They are also expected to help reduce traffic-related complaints in the coming years.
Commending the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate for its progress within a short period, Fadnavis said the area's population could exceed that of Pune within the next 15 years. He urged the police force to prepare for the challenges arising from this growth.
Modern Facilities to Help Police Deliver Justice: Eknath Shinde
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said police personnel needed adequate facilities to ensure justice for citizens. He expressed confidence that the modern infrastructure being provided to the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police would help improve crime control and traffic management.
He said the State Government was undertaking several initiatives to provide police personnel, who work round the clock for public safety, with proper housing and essential facilities. A time-bound programme had been drawn up for this purpose.
Shinde said the Maharashtra Government was committed to protecting young people from drug addiction. He appreciated the anti-drug initiative launched by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police and said several measures were being introduced to strengthen urban security as the city's population continued to grow.
He described the Police Commissioner's initiatives as important steps towards providing secure housing for police personnel and a stronger safety framework for the city. He expressed hope that the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate would become the leading police headquarters in the state.
Assuring police personnel and their families of the government's continued support, Shinde also praised the police force for contributing Rs 1 crore towards drought-affected farmers. He described the contribution as an example of the police force's sensitivity towards society and assured that the State Government would also stand firmly with farmers.
He said Pimpri-Chinchwad had established a distinct identity within a few years and acknowledged the significant contribution of late Ajit Pawar to the city's transformation.
Several Infrastructure Projects to Strengthen Policing: Sunetra Ajit Pawar
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar described the occasion as an important milestone in improving the security of Pimpri-Chinchwad and modernising its police force.
She said the development projects inaugurated or launched during the programme would lay a strong foundation for the city's secure future.
Late Ajit Pawar had approved Rs 180 crore for the construction of the Police Commissionerate building, she said, adding that the project was an important step towards establishing an independent and modern police headquarters.
The land records for the police headquarters at Tathawade were formally handed over during the programme. She described this as a historic step towards building a capable policing system for the future of Pimpri-Chinchwad.
Several important projects have been undertaken keeping in mind the city's future requirements. These include a new Police Commissionerate building at Chikhali, the Pimpri Police Complex, a new police station building at Alandi, an Additional Commissioner of Police office at Wakad, the headquarters of the anti-narcotics task force, a traffic office and a cyber office.
Together, these projects will strengthen the infrastructure available to the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police, she said.
Pointing out that the nature of crime was changing alongside the city's expansion, Sunetra Pawar stressed the need for the police force to modernise.
She said the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) would improve traffic regulation, while the ‘Jyeshthanubandh’ initiative would provide senior citizens with support and a sense of security through the police force.
Similarly, the ‘Disha’ initiative was helping guide students towards a positive future. She said the Sports Department would extend the necessary support to such initiatives.
She also congratulated the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police for their campaign against narcotics.
Police Commissioner Highlights Initiatives and Achievements
In his introductory remarks, Police Commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey outlined the initiatives undertaken by the commissionerate and its efforts to ensure the safety of citizens and industries.
He also highlighted the availability of vehicles, modern technology and other resources, as well as the commissionerate's achievements in policing and public safety.
During the programme, Chief Minister Fadnavis administered an anti-drug pledge to those present at the venue and to school students participating through a video-conferencing facility.
Police officers and personnel of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The amount represented one day's salary contributed by the personnel to support people affected by drought.
The Chief Minister also distributed prizes to students who had participated in and won competitions under the Police Commissioner's ‘Disha’ initiative.
CCTV, ITMS and New Police Infrastructure Projects Launched
Among the key developments, Fadnavis formally handed over the 7/12 land ownership extract for the land allotted at Tathawade for the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police headquarters.
He also launched the commissionerate's CCTV and Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) projects, aimed at strengthening public safety and traffic management.
The foundation stone was laid for the Pimpri Police Complex, which will house the Pimpri Police Station, the office of Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone 1, the divisional office of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force and 200 government residential quarters.
As part of the modernisation of the police force, 350 body-worn cameras, four drones and 65 new police vehicles were also formally handed over.
The ‘Drug-Free Pimpri-Chinchwad’ campaign was launched on the occasion.
MLAs Uma Khapre, Vikram Kakade, Shankar Jagtap, Sunil Shelke, Sunil Kamble, Mahesh Landge, Sharad Sonawane, Bapusaheb Pathare and Chetan Tupe, along with Babaji Kale, District Collector Jitendra Dudi, Joint Commissioner of Police Dr Shashikant Mahavarkar, public representatives, police personnel and students associated with the Disha initiative, attended the programme.
