The protest is being organised by local residents, farmers, IT professionals and welfare associations. The Resident Welfare Association (RWA), Maan, has also submitted a representation to the Maharashtra government seeking immediate and time-bound action.
Residents want the government to set clear deadlines for resolving the problems. They have also warned that the agitation could be intensified if concrete decisions are not taken.
One of their key demands is an urgent meeting at Hinjawadi under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. They have asked authorities to fill major potholes within seven days and introduce temporary traffic measures at key congestion points.
Residents have also demanded that the entire Maan-Shivajinagar Metro Line 3 be opened on priority by October 31. They believe this could provide an alternative to road travel and reduce pressure on the busy IT corridor.
A decision on the long-pending Wakad-Balewadi transit hub has also been sought within six months.
Land acquisition for road widening is another major concern. Residents have demanded that compensation issues involving farmers be resolved immediately. They have suggested using the model followed for the Purandar airport land acquisition.
According to the representation, the land acquisition and tender process should be completed within 30 days. The road widening work should then be completed within six to nine months and before the 2027 monsoon.
Residents have also called for a permanent traffic management plan involving the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
The plan should cover major congestion points such as the Wakad-Hinjawadi flyover, Bhumkar Chowk, Tathawade and the Punawale underpasses. They have also sought the widening of Maan Road, Laxmi Chowk and Balewadi-Mhalunge Road within 90 days.
The residents want the number of traffic police personnel in the Hinjawadi Traffic Division to be at least doubled. They have also demanded smart CCTV cameras and stricter traffic management during peak hours.
Another major demand is the creation of a separate municipal corporation covering Hinjawadi, Maan, Marunji and nearby villages. Residents want the state government to take a final decision on the proposal within 180 days.
They have also said that the creation of a new civic body should not increase the tax burden on local farmers. The demand comes as rapid residential and commercial development has put additional pressure on existing infrastructure.
Water supply is another major issue. Residents have sought a meeting with the Tata Group and the state government to explore a sustainable supply of 2 TMC of drinking water from Mulshi Dam.
They have also asked the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to stop approving new construction and housing projects until adequate water is assured for existing housing societies.
Residents have further demanded immediate steps to prevent pollution of the Mulshi River and want a meeting on the water issue within two weeks.
The RWA has also called for regular monitoring of government decisions. It has sought monthly review meetings chaired by the Pune District Collector and quarterly meetings chaired by the Chief Minister.
Residents say the region has grown rapidly, but its roads, water supply and traffic infrastructure have failed to keep pace with the development. They now want clear decisions and deadlines, rather than assurances.
The September 6 protest will initially be peaceful and democratic. However, residents have proposed escalating the agitation if their demands are not addressed. The next steps could include a Hinjawadi bandh, a march to the Pune District Collector’s Office and a peaceful march from Azad Maan to Mantralaya in Mumbai.
The residents say their objective is to push the government to take immediate action and prepare a time-bound plan to address the civic problems affecting residents, farmers and thousands of IT employees in the Hinjawadi-Maan-Marunji region.
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