- The Pune District administration is making significant progress in finalizing land acquisition for the Pune Ring Road project, aimed at reducing the city’s traffic congestion.
- Of the total 1,740 hectares required for the project, 1,300 hectares have already been acquired, with 200 hectares remaining to be completed.
- The remaining 200 hectares are divided between the Eastern Region (143 hectares) and Western Region (63 hectares), spanning across various talukas.
- To expedite the acquisition process, the administration is offering incentives for voluntary land handover and will initiate compulsory acquisition for land not surrendered by the deadline.
- Financial requirements for the completion of land acquisition stand at ₹500 crore, with a formal request submitted to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation.
- The administration is working on finalizing ownership transfer of acquired land and utilizing allocated funds to resolve pending settlements.
- District Collector Dr. Suhas Divase has directed taluka land acquisition officers to accelerate the process and emphasized the importance of timely fund disbursement by the MSRDC.
- The Ring Road project is crucial for alleviating traffic congestion in Pune, creating a bypass for vehicles and modernizing the city’s transportation infrastructure.
- The project is a significant step towards improving connectivity and reducing pressure on city roads, ultimately benefiting the residents of Pune.
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