Pune: Dhayari Residents Take A Creative Stand Against 28-Year-Old DP Road Issue
Pune: Dhayari Residents Take A Creative Stand Against 28-Year-Old DP Road Issue
Residents of Dhayari, a rapidly developing suburb of Pune, have been battling severe traffic congestion for nearly three decades due to the lack of development plan (DP) roads. Despite numerous protests, petitions, and submissions to local authorities, the issue remains unresolved. Now, the residents have organized a unique essay competition to raise awareness and push for action.
The competition, themed “Who is Responsible for the Delay in Dhayari DP Road: Elected Representatives or the Voters Who Elect Them?” aims to spark conversations about the longstanding issue and encourage local leaders to prioritize infrastructure development. Participants are asked to submit 300-word essays, with attractive prizes of ₹3,000, ₹2,000, and ₹1,000 for the top three winners.
Essays can be submitted at Rajeshahi Hotel, Lane Number 31-A, Dhayari, between 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, until January 10, 2025. The event has garnered strong community participation, with locals eager to share their thoughts and opinions on how this critical issue should be addressed.
The essay competition has already received over 60 entries and has garnered strong community participation. Organizer Nilesh Damiste hopes that the competition will serve as a wake-up call for local authorities to address the long-pending DP road development.
The DP road issue has been a growing concern in Dhayari, with daily traffic bottlenecks causing major inconvenience to residents. The area has witnessed rapid urbanization, but the lack of infrastructure development has failed to keep pace. Even the city president of the Aam Aadmi Party, Dhananjay Benkar, wrote to the President of India, bringing national attention to the issue.
As Pune continues to expand, urban planning and infrastructure development will remain crucial to maintaining the city’s growth without compromising the quality of life for its residents. The people of Dhayari are taking matters into their own hands, using creative platforms like the essay competition to ensure their concerns are heard and addressed by those in power.
