Ajit Pawar Reviews Pune’s Ganeshotsav Readiness, Confirms Purandar Airport Progress, Promises Early Opening of Sinhagad Road Flyover
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Pune, August 22, 2025:
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar chaired a review meeting in Pune on Friday to assess preparations for the upcoming Ganeshotsav festival and discussed key infrastructure projects, including the Purandar International Airport and Sinhagad Road flyover.
Pawar assured citizens that Ganeshotsav 2025 will be celebrated with greater enthusiasm, supported by extensive planning and dedicated efforts from civic bodies. “Metro services will operate from 6 am to 2 am throughout the festival, with continuous service on the final day to ease travel for devotees visiting Manache Ganpatis,” Pawar said.
During the review of the Pune Grand Challenge Tour 2026, departments including PMC, PCMC, PWD, and city police provided updates on roadworks and traffic management plans. Pawar instructed officials to ensure high-quality, timely completion of projects to reduce congestion and improve connectivity.
On the Purandar International Airport project, Pawar confirmed that land acquisition notices for 1,285 acres have been issued, with fair compensation promised to affected families. He added that discussions with opposing groups are ongoing.
Pawar also noted that dams in Western Maharashtra are full and being closely monitored amid heavy rainfall alerts. He assured that crop loss assessments will be carried out promptly for affected farmers.
