Pune: Ajit Pawar Conducts Early Morning Inspection in Hinjawadi, Orders Urgent Action on Traffic Woes and Metro Work
Pune, July 27 – Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Pune District Guardian Minister, Ajit Pawar, conducted a surprise early morning visit to Rajiv Gandhi IT Park and adjoining areas in Hinjawadi on Saturday to personally assess the intensifying traffic congestion, metro construction progress, and infrastructural challenges in the region. His visit was followed by a high-level review meeting at the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) headquarters in Akurdi, where he issued strong directives to fast-track developmental works and resolve long-standing urban issues.
Crack of Dawn Inspection Across Hinjawadi
Beginning his day at dawn, Ajit Pawar toured critical traffic hotspots and under-construction infrastructure sites in and around Hinjawadi. Key stretches visited included:
- Pune Metro Line 3 sites – particularly Station No. 6 near Croma and nearby segments up to Laxmi Chowk, Shinde Vasti, and Marunji Road
- Phase-2 of the Wipro Circle (Kasar Sai Canal route)
- Station No. 3 at Dohler Company and the extended Phase 3 route from Maan village to Pandavnagar
- Road connecting Nagar Rachana to PMRDA Akurdi Office
- Mercedes showroom to Mahalunge stretch
- Surya Hospital to Sakhare Vasti
- Maan Gavthan
- Nande to Maan
- Wakad to Marunji
The Deputy CM closely examined the progress of Metro Line 3 and associated traffic solutions, while also reviewing demolition efforts for encroachment removal and early-stage road proposals. PMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase briefed him in detail on each initiative and action plan undertaken so far.
Urgent Directives Issued in Review Meeting
Following the field visit, Pawar chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the PMRDA’s Akurdi office. He expressed concern over the severe traffic situation affecting residents and IT employees in the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park and surrounding areas like Maan, Mahalunge, and Sus.
Key instructions issued by the Deputy CM included:
- Immediate implementation of all necessary traffic decongestion measures
- Speedy completion of Pune Metro Line 3 works
- Widening and repair of roads to be expedited, with land acquisition already initiated in several key stretches
- Citizens and local representatives must be taken into confidence while executing developmental projects
- Authorities must coordinate efficiently to build sustainable urban infrastructure for the next 30 years
Focus on Long-Term Planning and Master Plan Presentation
PMRDA Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase presented a detailed 30-year master plan, accounting for future civic amenities, urban expansion, pollution control, and water reservation. The plan aims to transform the Pune Metropolitan Region into a resilient and well-planned urban ecosystem.
Pawar highlighted the urgency of preparing for long-term challenges and emphasized the need for a synchronized, multi-agency approach to tackle complex problems like water scarcity, pollution, encroachments, and infrastructure lag.
High-Level Attendance and Inter-Departmental Involvement
The review meeting witnessed participation from several senior officials and public representatives, including:
- Anna Bansode, Deputy Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
- Shankar Mandekar, MLA
- Dr. Chandrakant Pulkundwar, Divisional Commissioner
- Vinaykumar Choubey, Police Commissioner, Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Dr. Yogesh Mhase, PMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner
- Deepak Singla, Additional Metropolitan Commissioner
- Shekhar Singh, Commissioner, PCMC
- Naval Kishore Ram, Commissioner, PMC
- Jitendra Dudi, Pune District Collector
- Sarang Awad, Additional Commissioner of Police, Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Gajanan Patil, CEO, Zilla Parishad
- Vijay Rathod, Additional Chief Officer, MIDC
- Atul Chavan, Chief Engineer, PWD
- Sanjay Kadam, Director, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
- Officials from MPCB and other urban bodies
Pawar urged all administrative mechanisms—from MIDC to MPCB and PWD—to act in unison and ensure no delay in addressing the city’s pressing infrastructure challenges.
Major Takeaways and Action Points
- Land acquisition for road widening has already begun in multiple bottleneck zones across Hinjawadi and nearby localities
- Pollution control, encroachment clearance, water scarcity mitigation, and road repair were discussed in detail
- Infrastructure inspection spanned Metro work, encroachment zones, traffic choke points, and proposed project sites
- PMRDA’s 30-year vision was presented with the goal of creating a resilient and future-ready Pune Metropolitan Region
Pawar emphasized that today’s decisions will shape the next generation’s quality of life, and hence, urgency, transparency, and accountability are paramount in executing these initiatives.
