Pune Metro to extend to Katraj, Deputy CM confirms
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

Pune Metro to extend to Katraj, Deputy CM confirms

After the inauguration of two new Pune Metro stretches by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including the Pimpri to Shivajinagar stretch, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced that the Metro's coverage will soon extend to Katraj, addressing a long-standing demand from Pimpri-Chinchwad residents.

The announcement was made during a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) meeting at the Professor Ramkrishna More auditorium in Chinchwad. Responding to a query from a party worker about the timeline for the Pune Metro extension to Katraj, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar affirmed the extension and pledged financial contribution from the state government.

Pawar stated, "For the Nigdi to Katraj Metro service, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) will provide its contribution. On behalf of the state government, I, as Finance Minister, want to declare that we are ready to make our contribution. As regards the Centre’s share, I will personally go to the Prime Minister and the Home Minister and seek their help. The Pune Metro will run from Nigdi right up to Katraj."

The Deputy Chief Minister further clarified that the proposed Metro stretch from Nigdi to Katraj will feature a combination of elevated and underground sections based on feasibility.

The demand to extend the Pune Metro from Nigdi to Katraj had been voiced by citizens and activists during the initial planning stages. This extension is expected to benefit daily commuters travelling between these areas and Pune city.

Amol Deshpande, an activist, mentioned that efforts were made in 2015 by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Citizens Forum to propose the extension of the Metro from Nigdi. The aim was to include areas like Nigdi, Chinchwad, and Akurdi, which have a significant number of commuters travelling to Pune every day.

With this decision, a sizable portion of daily commuters will be included in the Metro service, rectifying a perceived injustice to these areas in the previous Metro plan.

After the inauguration of two new Pune Metro stretches by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including the Pimpri to Shivajinagar stretch, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced that the Metro's coverage will soon extend to Katraj, addressing a long-standing demand from Pimpri-Chinchwad residents.The announcement was made during a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) meeting at the Professor Ramkrishna More auditorium in Chinchwad. Responding to a query from a party worker about the timeline for the Pune Metro extension to Katraj, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar affirmed the extension and pledged financial contribution from the state government.Pawar stated, For the Nigdi to Katraj Metro service, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) will provide its contribution. On behalf of the state government, I, as Finance Minister, want to declare that we are ready to make our contribution. As regards the Centre’s share, I will personally go to the Prime Minister and the Home Minister and seek their help. The Pune Metro will run from Nigdi right up to Katraj.The Deputy Chief Minister further clarified that the proposed Metro stretch from Nigdi to Katraj will feature a combination of elevated and underground sections based on feasibility.The demand to extend the Pune Metro from Nigdi to Katraj had been voiced by citizens and activists during the initial planning stages. This extension is expected to benefit daily commuters travelling between these areas and Pune city.Amol Deshpande, an activist, mentioned that efforts were made in 2015 by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Citizens Forum to propose the extension of the Metro from Nigdi. The aim was to include areas like Nigdi, Chinchwad, and Akurdi, which have a significant number of commuters travelling to Pune every day.With this decision, a sizable portion of daily commuters will be included in the Metro service, rectifying a perceived injustice to these areas in the previous Metro plan.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

ClickPost Launches Atlas to Benchmark E-commerce Logistics

ClickPost, a leading logistics intelligence platform, has launched Atlas, a subscription-based benchmarking tool designed to transform how e-commerce brands strategise logistics. Powered by ClickPost’s proprietary network, which processes over 50 million shipments each month, Atlas enables brands to benchmark key operational metrics in real time against industry peers and standards.Unlike traditional dashboards, Atlas delivers comparative insights—from fulfilment speeds, RTO rates and average order values to city-level delivery times and sales data—allowing brands to identify operational..

Next Story
Real Estate

Kalyani Launches Two New LivingTree Towers in Bengaluru

Bengaluru-based Kalyani Developers has announced the launch of Towers 3 and 4 at its flagship residential project, Kalyani LivingTree, located in KIADB Aerospace Park. The expansion adds 525 premium 3BHK apartments, ranging from 1300 to 1600 sq ft, and over 7.5 lakh sq ft of built-up area. Prices start from Rs 1.2 crore.These towers, the most exclusive in Phase 1, offer uninterrupted pool and landscape views, and access to over 60 lifestyle amenities, two clubhouses totalling 1 lakh sq ft, and more than 80 per cent open space.LivingTree spans 25 acres and will comprise ten towers of 23–24 fl..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Blue Water Logistics IPO opens May 27

Hyderabad-based Blue Water Logistics is launching its Rs 40.5 crore IPO on May 27, 2025, which will remain open for subscription until May 29. The price band has been set at Rs 132 to Rs 135 per share, with a lot size of 1,000 shares. This is a book-built issue entirely comprising a fresh issue of 30 lakh equity shares. The IPO will be listed on the NSE Emerge platform.Smart Horizon Capital Advisors is the sole book-running lead manager, while Maashitla Securities will act as the registrar. The anchor book will open on May 26, 2025. The IPO allocates 8,35,000 shares to anchor investors, 1,56,0..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?