Pune: IAS Mahesh Vishwasrao Awhad has been appointed as the new chairman and managing director (CMD) of Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML), the primary public bus service provider for the Pune Metropolitan Region.
Awhad, a 2015-batch officer, previously served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Maharashtra Medical Goods Procurement Authority in Mumbai. Following his transfer, IAS Bapu Pawar has been appointed as the new CEO of the authority.
With this appointment, Awhad becomes the 23rd CMD of PMPML since the organisation was formed. PMPML was established in 2007 through the merger of Pune Municipal Transport and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Transport.
The transport body currently operates around 1,600 to 1,700 buses daily across 381 routes in the region. It serves more than 11 lakh passengers every day, making it one of the most important public transport networks in the state.
Sharing the news of his appointment, Awhad said, “Public transport plays a vital role in the daily life of citizens and in shaping a sustainable, accessible, and efficient urban mobility system. PMPML has been serving the people of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad for many years, and I feel privileged to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading this important organisation. I look forward to working closely with the dedicated team of officers, employees, and all stakeholders to further strengthen the public transport system, improve service quality, and enhance commuter convenience.”
