In a significant move to enhance infrastructure in the Pune Metropolitan Region, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved a budget of ₹4,628.85 crore for the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) for the financial year 2026-27. The budget, presented by Metropolitan Commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari, includes revised estimates for 2025-26 and anticipates total revenue and capital receipts of ₹4,628.85 crore against an estimated expenditure of ₹4,625.30 crore, resulting in a surplus of ₹3.55 crore. A substantial portion of the budget, ₹2,918.81 crore, is allocated for engineering and infrastructure projects, which encompass metro expansion, road development, and the Katraj-Yerawada twin tunnel. Additionally, ₹970.76 crore is designated for the land and property department. Fadnavis emphasized the need for a special purpose vehicle for the twin tunnel project and set a six-month deadline for the PMRDA to draft a structural development plan for local villages. The meeting also addressed the delegation of land disposal powers to streamline public service processes.