“Efforts Towards a Better Hinjawadi”, Says CM Fadnavis; Orders Comprehensive Master Plan to Resolve Traffic and Infrastructure Woes
Mumbai/Pune, July 10, 2025: In a major move aimed at resolving the persistent civic and infrastructure problems in the Hinjawadi IT Park area, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired a high-level meeting with senior government officials and public representatives at Vidhan Bhavan, Mumbai, on July 10, 2025. The meeting, also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, focused on addressing key issues such as severe traffic congestion, poor public transport, flooding, illegal encroachments, and drinking water shortages that continue to affect thousands of IT professionals and residents in the region.
Unified Planning for Lasting Solutions
Chief Minister Fadnavis directed the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) to work in close coordination. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive and time-bound master plan that utilizes available resources efficiently to improve services for citizens and ensures timely execution of projects.
To streamline operations, the CM announced the formation of a Single Point Authority to oversee all development works in the Hinjawadi area. This centralized control is expected to overcome the inter-departmental delays and ensure accountability.
Traffic Decongestion: A Multi-Pronged Approach
Addressing the chronic traffic jams that have become synonymous with Hinjawadi, several key decisions were taken:
- A 30-meter-wide alternate road from Surya Hospital to Hinjawadi Phase 3 through PMRDA jurisdiction will be developed immediately. This new corridor is expected to divert more than 50% of current traffic from the main route.
- The Hinjawadi Elevated Road will be expanded into a six-lane highway, with a final decision expected within 15 days.
- Roads such as Kaspaté Wasti to Hinjawadi Phase 3, Surya Hospital to Maan Gaothan, Mahalunge to Phase 1, and Wakad’s Shani Mandir to Marunji will be widened with proper land acquisition and fair compensation in consultation with local representatives.
Metro and Public Transport Upgrades
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar instructed authorities to complete all Hinjawadi Metro station works by December 2025. The meeting also proposed:
- Expediting pending Metro works across the area.
- Approval of a new DPR (Detailed Project Report) for a Metro route from Nigdi-Mukai Chowk to Chakan via Wakad and Nashik Phata.
- Developing a public transport hub in the Wakad-Balewadi corridor to reduce peak-hour crowding.
Drainage, Flood Management, and Footpaths
The CM emphasized studying natural water flow and installing proper drainage systems before the next monsoon. Civic authorities were instructed to:
- Identify and install drainage lines in flood-prone zones.
- Remove footpath encroachments to ensure pedestrian safety.
- Acquire land for Patilvasti to Balewadi Road within a month to ease future development.
Development of Mahalunge IT City and Other Priorities
Fadnavis ordered immediate clearance of the pending Mahalunge IT City project and called for all roads in the area to be converted to cement concrete for longevity. Footpath development, road infrastructure strengthening, and efficient parking systems were also stressed.
Broad Administrative Participation
The meeting saw participation from several key officials and stakeholders, including:
- Minister of State for Urban Development Madhuri Misal
- MLAs Shankar Jagtap, Mahesh Landge, and Shankar Mandekar
- Additional Chief Secretary Asimkumar Gupta
- Divisional Commissioner Chandrakant Pulkundwar
- PMC Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram
- PCMC Commissioner Shekhar Singh
- PMRDA Commissioner Yogesh Mhase
- District Collector Jitendra Dudi
- Zilla Parishad CEO Gajanan Patil
- Industries Development Commissioner P. Velarasu
Also present were representatives from IT Forum, Society Federations, Baner-Balewadi Residents’ Association, the #UnclogHinjawadiITPark campaign, and Hinjawadi Employees and Residents Trust.
Efforts towards better Hinjewadi…
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 10, 2025
Chaired a meeting with the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority PMRDA regarding issues related to Hinjawadi IT Park, Pune, at Vidhan Bhavan, Mumbai.
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A Crucial Turning Point for Pune’s IT Corridor
Describing Hinjawadi as an international-level IT hub, CM Fadnavis stated that the area demands top-notch roads, strong public transport, and well-coordinated urban planning. He reassured residents and employees that their long-standing grievances are being addressed with urgency and commitment.
The decisions taken during this meeting mark a crucial step toward easing congestion and improving living conditions in one of Pune’s most vital economic zones.
