India, Feb. 9 -- The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has fast-tracked the inner ring road project and proposed acquiring 115 hectares in 13 villages. Land acquisition will begin soon for the crucial stretch - Pune district's second ring road after the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited's (MSRDC) outer ring road.

The 83-km inner ring road project is expected to cost around Rs.14,200 crore. The district collector's office having completed a joint survey will proceed with land valuation. Officials stated that villagers have agreed to give up land for the project.

The plan will require 743.41 hectares from 44 villages in Khed, Haveli, Mulshi, and Maval talukas. The inner ring road, spanning 83 km, ...