Officials have been instructed by Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi to expedite the acquisition of land for several significant road and infrastructure projects in the district. To guarantee efficient and timely project execution, the Collector presided over a review meeting where the decision was made.
Projects Identified for Fast-Track Acquisition
National Highways
NH‑60: Bhimashankar – Talegharwadi – Rajgurunagar
NH‑61: Bankar Phata – Junnar – Ghodegaon – Taleghar
NH‑761 widening: Belhe – Alkuti, Nighoje – Ralegaon – Therpal
NH‑548D widening: Belhe – Alkuti – Nighoje – Ralegaon – Therpal
Mahad – Pandharpur Road
Bhor – Varandha Ghat stretch
Nashik Phata – Khed Elevated Corridor
Urban Development and PMRDA Projects
Pune Inner Ring Road
Chakan Outer Bypass to reduce traffic congestion
15-metre service road in use
12-metre service roads flanking Navale Bridge, Narhe
Industrial and MIDC Areas
Chakan Phase 5
Connecting roads in Talegaon Industrial Areas (Phases 2, 4 & 5)
Vehangav Industrial Area
Proposed Bhor – Utroli – Vadgaon Dal Industrial Belt
Kurkumbh (Patas) Industrial Area
Power Transmission Projects
765 kV Shikrapur–Babhaleshwar–Pune–Shirur line
Babhaleshwar–Kadus–Junnar–Ambegaon line
Actions and Guidance for Execution
Collector Dudi gave clear instructions to guarantee prompt and open execution:
Finish any outstanding land surveys as soon as possible, with police support if needed.
Obtaining farmer consent should come first when acquiring land in a transparent manner.
To speed up procedures, assist landowners in negotiations by utilising Transferable Development Rights (TDR).
Address departmental bottlenecks immediately to maintain project schedules.
Source- Pune Pulse