• To evaluate chosen initiatives taken up by the city from the sustainability perspective
• To conduct monitoring and tracking of the city’s sustainable interventions
• Facilitate training and capacity building for the PCMC staff and supporting resources
• Providing channels to pilot sustainable initiatives in the city and facilitating research and development.
• Facilitate the functioning of dedicated smaller cells and committees to operate at their capacity to achieve the intended targets
• A public knowledge repository with data and relevant activities regarding sustainable development in the city
• Advocacy, awareness and conducting activities and creating hubs for citizen discourse

The establishment of a Sustainability Cell offers several benefits and opportunities.
Firstly, it provides a structured framework to evaluate projects and monitor their sustainability performance, enabling better decision-making.
Secondly, the cell serves as a conduit for collaboration with external stakeholders, leveraging their expertise and resources to drive sustainable initiatives forward.
Lastly, interdepartmental collaboration, made possible through the cell, ensures a holistic and integrated approach to sustainable development.
The need for a Sustainability Cell at PCMC is evident in light of the city's aspirations to enhance sustainability and align with the SDGs. The cell will play a pivotal role in evaluating projects, promoting sustainable decision-making, and facilitating collaboration among departments and external partners. By establishing this dedicated platform, PCMC will be better equipped to achieve its sustainability targets and contribute to the overall well-being of Pimpri Chinchwad.