Pune, 26 June 2025: Urban challenges continue to grow in the Pune Metropolitan Region, Minister of State Madhuri Tai Misal has urged the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to take proactive and strategic steps to address these pressing issues. The directive came during a comprehensive review meeting held at the PMRDA headquarters on Thursday.

During the session, Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase provided a detailed overview of the ongoing and proposed development projects under PMRDA’s jurisdiction. These include infrastructure upgrades, key road linkages, industrial zone connectivity, and the development of tourism and religious destinations.

Minister Misal highlighted the increasing distress among citizens due to inadequate civic amenities and worsening traffic congestion. She stressed the need for urgent and targeted measures to resolve these issues and improve quality of life across the metropolitan region.

The meeting featured a detailed presentation by Dr. Mhase and Chief Engineer Rinaz Pathan on several important initiatives such as the completion of missing link roads, the enhancement of urban growth centers, and progress on the much-anticipated Pune Ring Road project.

Officials also reviewed the outcomes achieved under the Chief Minister’s 100-day development goals, and deliberated on the planning roadmap for the next 150 days. Discussions focused on strengthening city-wide connectivity, expediting stalled projects, and ensuring coordinated development across sectors.

The meeting was attended by PMRDA Additional Metropolitan Commissioner Deepak Singla, SP and Vigilance Officer Amol Tambe, Director of Development and Planning Department Sunil Marale, Chief Engineer Rinaz Pathan, Joint Commissioner Poonam Mehta, Financial Controller Padmashree Taldekar, and senior officials from various departments.