PMRDA: Overview, Objectives, Major Projects, and Future Plans

The Maharashtra government established the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) with the goal of promoting sustainable development in the Pune region, similar to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). PMRDA was incorporated in 2015, but in just six years it has established itself as one of the country’s most trusted development authorities. It follows ideal development paradigms and ensures transparency and efficient governance.

PMRDA has played a critical role in supporting integrated planning while also ensuring both economic and ecological sustainability. Due to its prior triumphs, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is regarded as one of the country’s greatest planning and development bodies. The government is putting in place a number of strategies to help Pune’s real estate market thrive.

Here’s what you need to know about this preeminent authority.

About Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) 

Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is the official authority responsible for ongoing plans and development across the Pune Metropolitan Region. Incorporated in the first quarter of 2015, the authority commands an area of 7,256.46 km2  or 2,801.73 square metres. Approximately a population of 7.276 million people falls within this area, which makes PMRDA the largest urban unit of Maharashtra. The Government of Maharashtra has initiated PMRDA as a legitimately empowered corporate body to escalate sustainable development.

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has devised an unparalleled strategy for the region’s long-term development. PMRDA is poised to shape the future of living and executing business with an increased liveability index.  The Pune Metropolitan Region is growing into a growth engine for both the national and global economies as a profitable investment destination (domestic and foreign businesses).

The establishment of PMRDA was conceived and spearheaded by Maharashtra’s Hon. Chief Minister, Shri. Uddhav Thackeray. It is considered as a much-needed fundamental change in governance processes, directing quick-designed urbanisation with top-notch infrastructure.

Vision: To augment the conditions of Pune Metropolitan Region, transforming it into an international premium investment destination via improving its liveability index.  

Mission: The mission of PMRDA is to:

• Facilitate organised infrastructural growth and public services.
• Enhance business terms for local investors and international investors.
• Put forward a futuristic governance system and economy that orients around current market trends.
• Driving green innovation with the blend of e-management together with digital information dissemination.
• Generation of sustainable employment opportunities for citizens.
• Consolidate culture and heritage into PMR’s ecosystem.
• Promotion of a Higher Happiness Index across the Pune Metropolitan Region.

Jurisdiction of the  PMRDA

Here is a glance through of what comes under the jurisdiction of PMRDA.

Objectives of PMRDA

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority was founded with the primary goal of creating a future with boundless economic prospects and sustainable growth potential.

The following objectives have been developed for each function of PMRDA to achieve this futuristic goal:

• To develop a world-class international investment destination that outperforms all other worldwide opportunities.
• To discover developing economic sectors for long-term economic growth in the next 50 to 1000 years.
• Spatial planning for PMR’s citizens to ensure the highest liveability index.

PMRDA Village List

Following villages are listed under PMRDA:–

Major Projects by the PMRDA

By now, PMRDA has successfully managed an array of projects including:–

• Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar Metro
• Pune Ring Road
• Mahalunge – Maan TP Scheme
• Indrayani Riverfront
• Yerwada Building
• Wagholi Fire Station
• Chhatrapati Sambhajiraje International Airport
• Pune Mumbai Hyperloop 
• Augmentation of Wagholi Water Supply Scheme
• Master Plan of Water Supply, Sewage, Storm Water in PMR
• Town Planning Scheme via EOI
• Development Plan
• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
• Land Monetization
• Record Room

Here’s the brief of some of the projects that fall under PMRDA.

Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar Metro

During Fiscal Year 2017-2018, the State Government of Maharashtra approved the implementation of the Pune Metro project in terms of design, build, operations, finance, Transfer (DBFOT) model with PPP. The final approval was given on 9th February 2018. In addition, the Government of India granted a 20 percent VGF or Validity Gap Fund for this project. This percentage was granted on 7th March 2018 during the 30th Empowered Committee meeting.

Pune Ring Road Project

The government of Maharashtra gave final approval on the proposed Pune Ring Road on 7th September 2013. Earlier the road was approved on 25th November 1997 and was established outside Pune. With a width of 90 metres, the road required a new network which was accomplished through the Pune Ring Road Project. This PMRDA Ring Road will be built 10 kilometres outside the city’s boundary.

The approximate length of the road is 128.08 km. The overall cost of the project along with the land acquisition of ₹5800 Crore is ₹17,412 Crore. This costing was determined based upon the land rates scheduled in Financial Year 2015-16.

Salient Features of the Pune Ring Road

The Pune Ring Road project will be executed in three phases. First, Nagar Road to Satara Road, second Satara Road to Mumbai-Pune Expressway, and third Mumbai–Pune Expressway to Nagar Road. Let’s look at some of its features below. 

• The total length of the project is 128.08 kilometres.
• The Right of Way will be 110.0 metre.
• Main Carriageway will comprise 4 + 4 lanes.
• Service Road will embrace 2 + 2 lanes.
• Tunnels of 3.75 kilometres.

Mahalunge – Maan TP Scheme

The PMRDA outlined the development of the very first Town Planning Scheme across Mahalunge – Maan, and Taluka – Mulshi. Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning authority approved the scheme based upon MRTP Act 1966, clause no. 60(1). The project approval was given on 5th August 2017. Initially, a project budget of ₹616.90 Crore was sanctioned. It will contain the below depicted Infrastructure facilities:

Roads

• Culvert or Bridges
• Drains for Stormwater
• Portable Recycled Supply for Water with Overhead Tanks
• Sewer Network and Sewer Treatment Plants
• Power and ICT Ducts
• Power Supply Distribution Network
• Substations/Street Lighting/SCADA as well as Instrumentation
• Information Trench

Mahalunge – Maan TP  Scheme: Salient Features

• The scheme covers an area of 250.26 hectares.
• The estimated population that will be facilitated through the project is 2,86,562.
• The plot area of 50.40 percent is allocated specifically to the private owners.
• Technically, the tender and technical committee sanctioned the scheme on 9th January 2019 with a costing of ₹502.48 Cr.

Indrayani Riverfront: PMRDA proposed this riverfront project for the overall development of the Indrayani River. The initiative was taken considering pollution, development of riverfront, flood mitigation system, and navigation system. The key idea was to make the site a tourist place. The overall cost estimation of the project is ₹1587 crore.

PMRDA Map

PMRDA Address and Contact Details

PMRDA has its offices in Aundh and Akurdi. Given below is the detailed contact information of PMRDA offices in both these locations.

Aundh

Akurdi

Future Plans of PMRDA

PMRDA was established with the objective to transform the Metropolitan area of Pune into a completely different global standard. The aim of this meticulous planning is to keep the focus on PMR and not other related areas. Additionally, a dedicated mechanism is put forward to attract more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

The next steps in this scheme include:–

• To prepare a long-term plan orienting around economic development.
• Authorising inter-agency coordination amongst several local governments to cope with the urbanisation goals decided for Pune Metropolitan Region.
• Development of governance tools for achieving uninterrupted business tactics through information technology.
• Identification and promotion of economic drivers across sectors including manufacturing, tourism, housing, services along with other escalating sectors.
• Establishment of an advanced organisation to deliver services optimally to the PMR citizens.
• Incorporation of virtual offices integrated with digital interphase.
• Preparation of a cultural heritage development plan.

To cope with all these futuristic goals an array of design tools needs to be deployed, including micro-mapping of PMR region, plan to use existing land, geo-referencing, and soil strata mapping. Furthermore, requisite government offices need to be made easily accessible.

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