Resolve Hinjewadi IT Park woes by July 25 or be ready to face agitation: Supriya Sule
Supriya Sule
on Friday threatened to launch an agitation if civic and infrastructure issues in Hinjewadi IT Park are not resolved by July 25.
Following a ground survey of the area, Sule reiterated her long-standing demand for a dedicated authority to address the region's complex governance challenges.
In a strongly-worded letter to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Sule called for creation of a special city development authority or an industrial township authority with autonomous powers for Hinjawadi-Maan-Marunji cluster and nearby villages -- Jambhe, Gahunje, Nande, Lavale, Pirangut, and Bhukum. "There must be integrated planning, funding and service delivery. Right now, governance is fragmented," she told TOI.
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Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, which houses over 300 IT companies and employs more than 3 lakh professionals, contributes significantly to Maharashtra's economy. According to 2024 STPI report, Pune region accounts for a majority of Rs 1.05 lakh crore annual software exports.
Yet, Sule noted that the area continues to suffer from poor civic amenities, traffic congestion, unauthorised construction, and frequent waterlogging.
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"There has been rampant construction over natural drainage channels in multiple locations. This has worsened flooding issues," she said, adding that Metro debris, uncleaned drains, and incomplete roads have compounded the crisis.
During Friday's visit, Sule said she had repeatedly sought time from the CM and demanded a comprehensive meeting with all stakeholders. "It must be a jumbo meeting involving all stakeholders, and not just a formality," she said.
She also called for the removal of Metro construction debris, immediate cleaning of all drains, and completion of roads within a year—commitments that, she said, were made to her by officials. A review meeting with the industries minister is scheduled for July 8, she said.
Sule said she would now visit the area twice a month to monitor the situation.
Responding to local demands to merge the area with Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, she said, "We are open to any solution—whether PCMC or a new authority—as long as the issues are addressed."
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