Approval delay hampers PMRDA Development

16 Aug 2023 CW Team

Proposals for five town planning schemes in the PMRDA region, submitted in January, are still pending state government clearance, causing hindrance to the region's development. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) officials had anticipated clearance by April, but the delay is impeding progress.

The proposed schemes are modelled after Gujarat's town planning approach, focusing on pooling land parcels for economical, sustainable, and equitable development through cooperative public participation. The draft development plan for these schemes, situated along the proposed 82km ring road, was approved in January, paving the way for development across nearly 5,000 hectares.

These schemes, including those in Vadachiwadi, Autunde Handewadi, Holkarwadi, and Manjari Kolwadi, range from 94.44 to 233.35 hectares. While the Union government is expected to provide Rs 25 billion each for the schemes, PMRDA allocated Rs 125 billion from its budget.

However, the delay is causing uncertainty among residents who are meant to contribute their lands for the projects. The PMRDA's objective is to return 50% of developed land to the owners, with an arbitrator facilitating allotment. These schemes are integral to the proposed Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority ring road, with 26 such schemes planned along the initial 32 km stretch.

Earlier reports anticipated government approval by April or May, emphasizing the importance of timely clearance to avoid delays due to impending elections and the subsequent code of conduct.

Infrastructure Energy

17 Mar 2026

Indian Urea Producers Shut Plants As Iran War Cuts Qatari LNG Supplies

Indian urea producers have shut several plants after the war involving Iran led to cuts in Qatari supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG), industry participants said. The reduction in LNG shipments has constrained feedstock availability and raised operational pressures at ammonia and urea units across the country, complicating production scheduling and maintenance plans. Producers have scaled back output in response to fuel shortages and logistical challenges affecting domestic fertiliser production and have implemented staggered shutdowns to manage inventories. The disruptions have heightened..

Adani Plans Rs 600 bn Investment In Schools And Hospitals

Adani Group plans a Rs 600 billion (Rs 600 bn) social investment to construct 300 schools and 30 hospitals across India, aimed at expanding educational and healthcare infrastructure nationwide. The initiative is presented as a long term commitment to strengthen community services and address gaps in access to quality education and primary healthcare. The group highlighted investment in both physical infrastructure and associated services to ensure schools and hospitals are functional from opening. The programme will focus on building resilient facilities that meet prevailing regulatory standar..

PM Launches Development Projects Worth Rs 235.5 Billion (bn) From Silchar

The Prime Minister launched development projects worth Rs 235.5 billion (bn) from Silchar in Assam and performed the bhumi pujan for three projects in the Barak Valley. The schemes comprise the Silchar High-Speed Corridor at an estimated cost of Rs 228.6 bn, the Silchar Town Flyover at about Rs 5.65 bn and the Patharkandi College of Agriculture at about Rs 1.22 bn. The announcement was made at a public ceremony in Cachar district. He said that southern Assam's Barak Valley is emerging as a strategic link to Southeast Asia and that the North East is taking a lead in the government's Act East po..