Pune Metro Expansion Requires 13,500 sq m Land, Mainly from Government Sources
Metro expansion to require over 13,500 sq m land, govt-owned plots to form bulk of acquisition
Hindustan Times
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The Pune metro expansion will necessitate over 13,500 sq metres of land, primarily sourced from government-owned plots. This includes key corridors such as Line 2A and 2B, aiming to enhance connectivity in central and peripheral areas of Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- 01Pune metro expansion will require over 13,500 sq metres of land.
- 02Government-owned plots will account for a major share of land acquisition.
- 03Key corridors include Vanaz to Chandani Chowk and Ramwadi to Wagholi.
- 04Line 2A and 2B require over 8,300 sq metres of land.
- 05The project aims to minimize displacement and streamline the acquisition process.
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The Pune metro expansion project is set to require more than 13,500 sq metres of land, with a significant portion coming from government-owned plots. This expansion will cover several key corridors, including Line 2A from Vanaz to Chandani Chowk and Line 2B from Ramwadi to Wagholi, as well as Spur Lines 4A and 4. The focus on utilizing government land aims to expedite the acquisition process and minimize the impact on private properties. Shravan Hardikar, managing director of Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro), emphasized that this approach will help fast-track the project and reduce displacement of residents. The total land requirement is indicative of the ongoing efforts to enhance metro connectivity in Pune, Maharashtra, India, benefiting areas like Viman Nagar, Kharadi, and Kothrud.
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The use of government land for the Pune metro expansion will likely lead to a smoother acquisition process, reducing the impact on local residents and expediting project completion.
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