Pune: District collector Jitendra Dudi has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for six proposed development plan (DP) roads in Hinjewadi-Maan-Marunji area and complete the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) process within a month, with road development work scheduled to begin in December 2026.At a review meeting on Monday, Dudi assessed traffic congestion, poor road conditions, water supply, civic amenities, and infrastructure development in the industrial belt. Officials from Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), public works department (PWD), police, and municipal authorities attended the meeting.Dudi directed the departments to expedite tendering and administrative procedures for infrastructure works so that they can begin in Dec. “Funding has been approved for stormwater drainage, junction upgrades,* and other infrastructure improvements in Hinjewadi. Officials have been asked to prepare proposals, estimates, and tender documents, and secure the necessary approvals,” he said.The collector added that for the six proposed DP roads, officials must obtain landowners’ consent and expedite acquisition. “Farmers have agreed to compensation through floor space index (FSI) for two roads, and their acquisition process should be taken up in the first phase. Separate meetings should be held with landowners for the remaining four roads,” he told officials.Dudi has asked the chief engineer and land acquisition officers to complete the TDR process within a month and present a time-bound acquisition and work commencement schedule at the next meeting. The collector also instructed officials to repair potholes and road shoulders on major stretches within the stipulated period, remove encroachments, regulate heavy vehicle movement,nd improve coordination among road-owning agencies.Last-mile connectivity and power infrastructureThe meeting discussed improving last-mile connectivity between Metro stations and industrial or residential areas to encourage the use of public transport. Roads and transport facilities connecting stations in Baner, Balewadi,and Hinjewadi Phases II and III were also reviewed. Considering the rising electricity demand, Dudi asked officials to initiate the process of transferring six acres of land to the Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (MSETCL) for a new substation.Two-TMC water plan and waste managementThe Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran (MJP) was asked to present a detailed plan for utilising two Thousand Million Cubic feet (TMC) of water to meet the growing needs of Hinjewadi and surrounding areas, covering existing supply, available sources, and future requirements. Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) was directed to enter into agreements with surrounding gram panchayats to collect and scientifically dispose of village waste.“Officials must also survey unauthorised dumping spots, issue legal notices to those responsible, and initiate penal action,” the collector said.
