Pune: PMRDA To Develop Pilgrimage And Tourist Sites Plan
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Pune: The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has announced a ₹114 crore project to enhance pilgrimage and tourist destinations across the district. The plan includes infrastructure upgrades such as parking facilities, solar lighting, drinking water provisions, and improved access roads to accommodate the growing number of devotees and visitors.
PMRDA covers 6,246.26 square kilometers, including nine talukas and 697 villages. Recognizing the increasing footfall at religious sites, the authority has prioritized their development in the latest budget.
Key Pilgrimage Sites in Phase One:
The first phase will focus on nine major temples, including:
- Shri Chintamani Ganpati Temple, Theur (Haveli Taluka)
- Mahadev Temple, Hivre & Shri Nath Mhaskoba Temple, Kodit (Purandar Taluka)
- Shri Mahaganpati Temple, Ranjangaon & Malai Devi Temple, Bhamburde (Shirur Taluka)
- Baneshwar Mahadev Temple, Nasrapur (Bhor Taluka)
- Shri Vitthal Temple, Dalimbe (Daund Taluka)
These locations will see improvements such as solar energy systems, shelters, sanitation facilities, and better roads, which PMRDA believes will boost tourism and connectivity.
Tourism Development with ₹67 Crore Allocation
Additionally, ₹67 crore has been set aside for developing tourist spots with a network of roads. The first phase includes:
- Khadakwasla Dam
- Palase Waterfall
- Tihe Lake
- Shri Satya Sai Pandurang Kshetra
- Bhugaon to Tamhini Ghat Road
- Tikona Fort & Pavana Dam
- Tung Fort, Lohagad Fort, Rajmachi Fort
Security measures and parking facilities will also be prioritized at these locations.
PMRDA Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase stated, “This initiative aims to integrate modern infrastructure with our region’s rich cultural heritage, ensuring better connectivity between tourist and religious sites.”
