PMRDA Announces Key Initiatives to Enhance Infrastructure and Services
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has announced several key initiatives to enhance infrastructure and services in the region. In a press conference, the commissioner of PMRDA, Chaudhari, shared updates on the progress of various projects and initiatives.
Upcoming Metro Line 3 to Begin Operations Soon
- The 12-station stretch between Maan and Baner is nearing completion and will undergo safety inspections by the commissioner of metro rail safety (CMRS) between June 15 and 20.
- Based on the inspection report, the metro service is expected to begin operations by the end of June or by mid-July.
Chaudhari said, “The work on metro line 3 is progressing rapidly and the entire corridor from Maan-Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar is expected to be fully operational by December 2026. We are also developing better pedestrian infrastructure around the first seven stations to improve last-mile connectivity.”
PMRDA Priorities for the Coming Months
- Infrastructure development
- Easing traffic congestion
- Improving administrative transparency
As part of this initiative, the authority is introducing a single-window inward and outward system to track file movement digitally and reduce delays in approvals.
Traffic Management and Road Works
Chaudhari said that the PMRDA will directly undertake key road works in Chakan to address severe congestion in the industrial belt. Discussions on land acquisition for the proposed Ring Road project are also underway at the senior government level.
“We will not initiate any incomplete or fragmented land acquisition process. All technical and legal issues will be resolved before implementation begins,” Chaudhari said.
Regional Water Infrastructure and River Rejuvenation
- The PMRDA is preparing a regional water supply scheme for rapidly growing villages and town planning areas in coordination with the Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran and the irrigation department.
- The authority is also planning river rejuvenation works, including interception of polluted drains and treatment of wastewater through sewage treatment plants before discharge into rivers.
Pre-Monsoon Preparations
The PMRDA has completed structural audits of all bridges under its jurisdiction and undertaken desilting and clearance of major drains in Hinjewadi IT Park area to prevent waterlogging.
Joint inspections have been conducted with the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and local gram panchayats to ensure preparedness.
AI-Powered Surveys and Affordable Housing
- The authority has begun using AI-powered, drone-based surveys to identify illegal hoardings and flex boards across the metropolitan region.
- Property owners will be directed to obtain permissions failing which, demolition drives and criminal action will be initiated, officials said.
The PMRDA will also provide funds for rural road repairs under the Pune Grand Tour initiative, implement at least one affordable housing project in every taluka under its jurisdiction, establish 10 new fire stations, and complete the construction of the POCSO court building by September-end.