₹4,503 Crore Budget Approved For PMRDA To Enhance Pune’s Transport Infrastructure
₹4,503 Crore Budget Approved For PMRDA To Enhance Pune’s Transport Infrastructure
Pune: The Maharashtra government has approved a ₹4,503 crore budget for the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) for the financial year 2025-26. The budget, which prioritizes improved connectivity and infrastructure development, was sanctioned in a meeting held in Mumbai under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also heads PMRDA. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, Minister of State for Urban Development Madhuri Misal, and PMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase.
The budget includes key infrastructure projects such as:
- ₹636 crore for road network development around the proposed Purandar International Airport.
- ₹203 crore for cement roads in the Ranjangaon and Hinjawadi industrial zones.
- ₹1,526 crore for constructing road networks under the Urban Growth Center initiative in PMRDA’s draft development plan.
- ₹250 crore for purchasing 500 new PMPML buses.
- Yerwada-Katraj Twin Tunnel project to improve urban connectivity.
A significant portion of the budget is allocated for improving connectivity between the proposed Purandar Airport and major highways like Pune-Satara and Pune-Nagar roads. CM Fadnavis emphasized the need for a two-phase development approach—prioritizing essential infrastructure like roads, drainage, water supply, power distribution, crematoriums, and burial grounds in the first phase, followed by other facilities in the second phase. The government is also considering implementing new technology for water recycling projects to accommodate the growing population.
Yerwada-Katraj Twin Tunnel for Traffic Decongestion
To address severe traffic congestion, CM Fadnavis has instructed PMRDA officials to submit an immediate proposal for a Yerwada-Katraj Twin Tunnel project. This innovative concept aims to ease congestion on Nagar Road and is expected to be implemented soon.
Metro Flyover and Smart City Infrastructure
The Chief Minister also directed authorities to allocate land from the Raj Bhavan premises for a metro flyover project. Additionally, he emphasized that all roads in new city developments should be at least 18 meters wide, with essential infrastructure planned according to future population growth. PMRDA has been instructed to complete drinking water supply projects on priority, launch an updated official website with more online services, and ensure that development fees remain affordable for residents.
