Pune: Hinjawadi IT Park’s Infrastructure Woes Continue Despite Government Promises

Pune, 22nd October 2025: Despite repeated assurances from the state government, the poor infrastructure and traffic chaos in Hinjawadi’s Rajiv Gandhi IT Park continue to haunt thousands of tech professionals commuting daily. Locals allege that government agencies have only carried out “bandaging work,” while long-term solutions remain on paper.

Videos showing roads in the IT Park turning into streams during this year’s monsoon had gone viral, exposing the crumbling civic infrastructure in Maharashtra’s premier technology hub. Following widespread criticism from the opposition and IT employees, the government held several meetings to address the issue. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis even reviewed multiple projects related to the IT Park in Mantralaya.

However, two months after Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s visit, there has been little visible improvement. The roads remain riddled with potholes, traffic snarls are routine, and accidents continue to be reported. Ongoing construction work across the IT Park has worsened the situation, with heavy vehicles—despite restrictions—plying during peak hours.

An urban planning expert noted, “Hinjawadi’s infrastructure is under severe stress due to rapid urbanization and a lack of coordinated planning. Temporary fixes like patching potholes are inadequate. What is needed is a comprehensive redevelopment plan that includes proper drainage, road widening, and regulated construction traffic.”

A spokesperson from a leading IT firm in the Park added, “Our employees face delays every day due to poor road conditions and traffic congestion. This affects productivity and employee morale. We urge the government to implement permanent solutions rather than piecemeal repairs.”

In one recent incident, a cement mixer moving through the area despite a police ban caused a fatal accident. The tragedy triggered protests by local residents and IT professionals, prompting authorities to initiate action against the construction contractors involved.

“The various government agencies are busy passing the buck instead of working together. The pace of work is painfully slow, and there’s no sign of a long-term solution. Instead of rebuilding the roads properly, only potholes are being patched up,” said Pawanjit Mane, President of the Forum for IT Employees (FITE).

Established in 1998, the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjawadi is one of India’s largest IT clusters, housing over 800 companies including major global players like Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, TCS, and Tech Mahindra. The three-phase IT hub employs more than 5 lakh people and contributes significantly to Maharashtra’s economy. However, the rapid expansion of residential and commercial projects around the area has far outpaced civic infrastructure development.

Traffic congestion, lack of proper drainage, inadequate public transport, and poor road maintenance have been persistent issues for over a decade. Repeated promises by successive governments to upgrade Hinjawadi’s infrastructure have failed to bring visible, lasting change—leaving IT employees frustrated and calling for immediate intervention.