Why 15 PMRDA Town Planning Schemes Are Facing Resistance Across Pune Villages

Pune, 13th June 2026: Fifteen Town Planning (TP) schemes approved under the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) have encountered significant opposition from farmers and local elected representatives, delaying their implementation and associated planning processes.

The schemes were approved as part of PMRDA’s efforts to establish a planned road network and facilitate the development of a 23-km stretch of the proposed Ring Road. Once implemented, the project is expected to improve connectivity towards Ahmednagar and Solapur while easing traffic congestion in Pune and surrounding areas, including Hinjawadi.

Following the cancellation of PMRDA’s Development Plan, the Maharashtra government permitted the authority to undertake development through Town Planning schemes. Earlier, the state government granted final approval to four TP schemes covering Vadachiwadi, Autade-Handewadi, and two sectors in Holkarwadi.

Subsequently, approval was also accorded to 15 additional TP schemes.
PMRDA had stated that public hearings would be conducted and draft layouts prepared after considering suggestions and objections from residents and landowners. The final plans were then to be submitted to the state government for approval. However, strong resistance from farmers and local representatives has slowed the process, with the publication of planning maps and subsequent procedures still pending.

The 15 approved TP schemes cover villages including Wagholi, Awhalwadi, Manjari Khurd (three sectors), Vadki in Haveli taluka; Man and Bavdhan Budruk in Mulshi taluka; Dhamane, Godumbre, Darumbre-Salumbre (two sectors), and Sangavade in Maval taluka; as well as Nere.

According to PMRDA, the schemes are intended to secure the land required for the proposed 65-metre-wide Ring Road corridor and ensure planned urban development across the rapidly expanding Pune Metropolitan Region.

“Although the state government has approved 15 TP schemes, some local representatives and farmers have demanded that they should not be implemented. A decision on the way forward will be taken after discussions with all stakeholders, including farmers and elected representatives,” said Dr Abhijit Chaudhari, Commissioner of PMRDA.

The future of the TP schemes now hinges on the outcome of consultations between PMRDA, affected landowners, and public representatives, even as the authority seeks to advance key infrastructure projects across the Pune Metropolitan Region.