Pune: PMRDA Receives Approval for Four Town Planning Schemes, Two Remain Pending
The Urban Development Department has approved four of the six town planning schemes submitted by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), covering nearly 520 hectares. The remaining two schemes are still under review or have been rejected.
PuneTown PlanningPmrdaReal EstateInfrastructureReal Estate PuneJun 22, 2025
However, two proposals remain unresolved. The Maan-Mhalunge scheme, once projected as a model initiative in 2018, is still under review. Meanwhile, the Manjari Khurd-Kolwadi proposal has been rejected on technical grounds, particularly due to irregularities in plot boundaries. PMRDA officials said the Manjari scheme would need to be revised and resubmitted for consideration.
A senior official from PMRDA expressed disappointment over the slow pace of clearances. “These proposals have been pending for far too long. Given their importance to regional growth, they should have been cleared months ago,” the official said, highlighting that the delays have slowed infrastructure and real estate activity in the affected areas.
The Maan-Mhalunge plan, which covers around 250 hectares, had initially been approved but had to be revised after it was found that several plots were demarcated on flood-prone areas. The Manjari Khurd-Kolwadi proposal, which covers 233.35 hectares, is now expected to be reworked and resubmitted. A formal notification on the approved schemes and the Manjari rejection is likely next week.
Residents and developers have voiced growing concerns over the prolonged approval process. A resident of Manjari said, “If the scheme has to go back to the drawing board, nothing will move forward this year. The landowners will continue to remain uncertain about the future of their properties.”
A resident from Holkarwadi added that the uncertainty has led to delays in private construction plans. “Developers are waiting for clarity. Once the scheme is approved, infrastructure work will begin, and the area will benefit from improved connectivity through the ring road.”
A developer planning a housing project in Holkarwadi echoed this view: “Timely approvals are critical. Once we get the green light, we can begin construction and offer better infrastructure to residents.”
PMRDA had earlier included 15 new TP schemes in its latest budget, signaling a fresh focus on planned urban expansion. These schemes are being aligned with the proposed 82-km ring road, a key infrastructure project expected to facilitate structured growth across nearly 5,000 hectares in the metropolitan region.
Officials warned that further delays in state-level clearances could potentially stall the release of central infrastructure funds, which would, in turn, delay ongoing and upcoming development projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the four town planning schemes that have been approved?
The four approved town planning schemes are Autade Handewadi, two schemes in Holkarwadi, and Vadachiwadi.
Why has the Manjari Khurd-Kolwadi proposal been rejected?
The Manjari Khurd-Kolwadi proposal has been rejected on technical grounds, particularly due to irregularities in plot boundaries.
What is the status of the Maan-Mhalunge scheme?
The Maan-Mhalunge scheme is still under review and needs to be revised after it was found that several plots were demarcated on flood-prone areas.
How have the delays in approvals affected the region?
The delays have slowed infrastructure and real estate activity in the affected areas, causing uncertainty among landowners and developers.
What is the significance of the 82-km ring road project?
The 82-km ring road project is a key infrastructure initiative expected to facilitate structured growth across nearly 5,000 hectares in the Pune Metropolitan Region.
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