India, June 8 -- The approach roads leading to the Pune International Airport have become increasingly congested and chaotic due to rampant illegal parking, unauthorised food stalls, and roadside encroachments, making travel to and from the airport extremely difficult for passengers. Raising concern over the deteriorating conditions, senior industrialist and former Maratha Chamber of Commerce president Dr Sudhir Mehta has urged authorities to take swift corrective measures. He warned that the current state of affairs paints a poor picture of Pune for visitors arriving at the city's international gateway.

"The moment one steps out of the airport, they see a reflection of the city, and unfortunately, the current image does not do justice t...