Pune Ring Road Land Acquisition: PMRDA Promises Coordination And Fair Compensation For Farmers
Pune Ring Road Land Acquisition: PMRDA Promises Coordination And Fair Compensation For Farmers
Pimpri, July 17, 2025: The land acquisition process for the proposed 65-meter wide Ring Road will be carried out only after holding dialogue and maintaining coordination with the affected farmers, assured Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase. He stated that utmost care would be taken to ensure no farmer suffers losses during the process.
Dr. Mhase interacted with the farmers whose land is set to be acquired for the project during a meeting held on Wednesday at G.D. Madgulkar Hall. He emphasized that the rights and entitlements of farmers would be prioritized. If farmers give their consent for acquisition, they will be entitled to 25% additional compensation from the government. Officials also highlighted that the Ring Road will improve connectivity between villages and main roads, enhancing transportation facilities and increasing the value of remaining land parcels for farmers.
Farmers were also briefed in detail about direct purchase, consent-based purchase, Transferable Development Rights (TDR), and incentive FSI.Â
The meeting included discussions with farmers impacted in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Ring Road. PMRDA Commissioner Dr. Mhase was joined by Additional Commissioner Deepak Singla, Chief Engineer Rinaz Pathan, Land Acquisition Coordination Officer Kalyan Pandhare, Joint Commissioner Himmat Kharade, Superintendent Engineer Prabhakar Vasaikar, and Superintendent of Land Records Asha Jadhav, among others.
Resolving Farmers’ Concerns:Â
The PMRDA organized the session to address concerns and queries of farmers affected by the proposed project, providing them with clarity about the acquisition process.
Villages Represented:Â
Farmers from Vadgaon Shinde, Nirgudi, Ambegaon Khurd, Jambhulwadi, Bhilarewadi, Mangdewadi, Gujar Nimbalkarwadi, Yewalewadi, Pisoli, Wadachiwadi, Kadamwakvasti (Haveli Taluka), and Solu (Khed Taluka) participated in the interaction.
