India, Aug. 8 -- To address persistent traffic congestion and civic issues in the Hinjewadi IT hub and surrounding areas, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is pushing forward with plans to develop a new road network. On Thursday, PMRDA Metropolitan commissioner Yogesh Mhase met with farmers at the Aundh office to discuss land acquisition for the proposed infrastructure projects.

Villagers from Hinjewadi and Maan have raised strong objections to PMRDA's plan for a 32-metre-wide road through the village (Gaothan) area. In a recent Gram Sabha meeting, they passed a resolution demanding that the width be restricted to 24 metres. The villagers have warned that they will approach the courts if their concerns are not ad...