Pune: PMRDA Cracks Down on Illegal Constructions, Boosts Civic Upgrades in Hinjawadi, Maan & Marunji
Hinjawadi, June 20, 2025 – In a decisive move to tackle civic challenges, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has launched a stringent crackdown on illegal constructions obstructing natural water flow while accelerating infrastructure upgrades in Hinjawadi, Maan, and Marunji.
A high-level review meeting chaired by PMRDA Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase at the Akurdi office on June 19, 2025 outlined urgent measures to address waterlogging, road repairs, and drainage issues ahead of the monsoon. The meeting, attended by MP Shrirang Barne, MLA Shankar Mandekar, and officials from MIDC, MPCB, Hinjawadi Metro, and local panchayats, revealed that 15 locations in Hinjawadi Phases 1-3 and along the Metro route had illegal constructions disrupting natural streams, worsening flooding.
हिंजवडी, माण आणि मारुंजी भागातील नागरी सुविधा, पावसाळी पाण्याचा निचरा आणि रस्ते दुरुस्ती यासंदर्भात आज आकुर्डी कार्यालयात महत्त्वपूर्ण आढावा बैठक पार पडली.
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Strict Action Against Violators
Dr. Mhase ordered immediate action against builders, companies, and residents violating norms, stressing zero tolerance for encroachments on drains and nullahs. “Unauthorized constructions have severely impacted water drainage, causing hardships for commuters and residents,” he stated.
Ongoing Civic Works
Key interventions underway include:
- Road repairs near Hinjawadi IT Park & Metro routes
- Debris clearance at Pandav Nagar (Phase 2) and Metro stations
- Drain cleaning near Dohler Company, Sai Proviso building, and Station No. 2
- Removal of illegal stalls near Metro Station No. 1
- Streetlight repairs on Nande-Chande Road
- Pothole filling by MIDC and Metro teams
Citizen Feedback & Inter-Agency Coordination
Local residents were invited to voice concerns, with officials directed to expedite solutions. Dr. Mhase emphasized inter-departmental cooperation, leading to visible improvements in drainage and road conditions despite rain delays.
Long-Term Measures
- New sewage treatment projects for expanding urban zones
- Mandatory stormwater trenches on all new roads
- Preservation of natural streams with hydrology-compliant designs
The PMRDA’s swift action has been welcomed as a critical step to mitigate monsoon woes in Pune’s fast-growing tech corridors.
