15 July,2026 10:28 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
On July 8, a massive mound of legacy waste at the Moshi Waste-to-Energy plant near Pune collapsed like a landslide onto the three-storey administrative building, trapping around 23 people. FILE PIC
In the wake of the tragic accident at the waste-to-energy project in Moshi, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in Maharashtra has announced a series of measures aimed at providing financial and social support to the victims' families, ensuring a thorough investigation into the incident, holding those responsible accountable, and strengthening the city's waste management system. The civic body said stringent action would also be taken against those found guilty.
During its general body meeting, the civic body announced that the family of each deceased victim will receive Rs 10 lakh as financial assistance from PCMC, while each injured person will be provided Rs 1 lakh as immediate relief.
The civic administration will also pursue the contractor, Antonio Lara, to ensure that the legal heirs of each deceased worker receive Rs 50 lakh in compensation. In addition, the municipal corporation will bear the complete educational expenses of the children of the deceased. A proposal will also be submitted to the state government seeking employment in the municipal corporation for eligible family members of those who lost their lives in the accident.
Meanwhile, a criminal case has been registered against the project head and safety officer of Antonio Lara in connection with the incident.
To prevent such incidents in the future and improve the city's waste management system, the municipal corporation has directed officials to immediately implement its earlier resolution of establishing decentralised waste processing plants in all civic wards across the city.
Mayor Ravi Landge said that the corporation's responsibility does not end with providing financial compensation.
"Our responsibility does not end with monetary assistance to the families of those who lost their lives. We will also take responsibility for the future of their children by supporting their education and pursuing employment opportunities for eligible family members through the state government. At the same time, no one responsible for this tragedy will be shielded. Accountability will be fixed through an impartial inquiry, and strict action will be taken against those found guilty," the mayor said.
On July 8, a massive mound of legacy waste at the Moshi Waste-to-Energy plant near Pune collapsed like a landslide onto the three-storey administrative building, trapping around 23 people. The death toll rose to nine after days of rescue operations by NDRF, Army, and civic teams, with 14 people rescued alive. The incident, which disrupted waste management in Pimpri-Chinchwad, led to an FIR against two officials over alleged safety lapses.
