Aundh, Pune

Pune Metro Line-3 is targeting station readiness by March 31, 2026. The Pune civic body has approved major infrastructure projects worth ₹2,500 crore, including a pollution abatement project for the Mula-Mutha river & SPPU chowk flyover for Ganeshkhind Concerns are also rising about the environmental impact of Pune's building boom due to increased Floor Space Index (FSI), in fast developing localities esp Aundh ,Bavdhan , kothrud, Pashan & Baner.

Pune's residential real estate market experienced a 20% decline in new apartment sales in 2025, attributed to economic pressures and rising property prices. While overall transaction value increased due to higher deal sizes and a shift towards luxury housing, affordability remains a concern. Property prices across Pune, saw significant growth in 2025, with Pune prices increasing by 115% since 2019.

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has reactivated its footpath audit programs to inspect and repair footpaths across key zones, addressing obstructions, poor surface quality, and encroachments to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility in areas like Shivajinagar, Kothrud, Ghole Road, and Aundh.

Parents, students, and residents protested against a proposal to install a new railway parcel gate on Aundh-Bhau Patil Road, citing safety concerns for children and increased traffic congestion. They are demanding the revocation or relocation of the gate, along with better traffic signals, crosswalks, and pedestrian safety measures.

Citizens are demanding transparency regarding Pune's roads, citing repeated repairs and mismanagement as a persistent issue that makes daily commutes difficult. Potholes have resurfaced on many roads across the city following recent heavy rain, causing bumpy rides and traffic congestion.

The Pune Smart City Project has been abruptly shut down due to funding shortages, with ₹58 crore in interest withheld by the government impacting ongoing projects [i, 16, 31, 33]. The project, launched in 2016, aimed to revolutionize urban infrastructure in Pune but fell short of its goals. The responsibility for the Smart City assets has been handed over to the municipal corporation.

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is working to alleviate traffic congestion by removing bottlenecks on 32 city road. The PMC has directed departments to study these roads and implement solutions such as banning parking, removing obstructions, adjusting traffic signal timings, repairing potholes, and clearing encroachments.

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is planning to establish 500 EV charging stations in public places across the city to encourage the use of electric vehicles. The charging stations will be located in municipal gardens, main roads, and educational institutes. The PMC has issued a tender for the project and plans to involve private agencies for setting up the charging stations.

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has presented a budget of ₹12,618 crore for 2025-26, prioritizing roads, metro projects, and development in merged villages, without increasing taxes [i, 3, 5, 8, 12]. Key allocations include ₹75 crore for Katraj-Kondhwa Road and ₹50 crore for its construction [i]. The budget focuses on incomplete projects and includes provisions for water metering systems, road improvements and health services.