Mahalunge Residents Protest Over 10-Year Delay in Hi-Tech City Town Planning Scheme
Mahalunge residents demand implementation of Hi-Tech City planning scheme after 10 years, citing lack of civic facilities, stalled projects and land uncertainty
Pune, October 07, 2025: Residents of Mahalunge have taken to the streets today to protest what they describe as a decade of neglect over the stalled Hi-Tech City town planning scheme. The project, first announced in 2017, was meant to transform Mahalunge into a modern township, but even after more than ten years, basic infrastructure and civic amenities remain unbuilt. The gathering took place at Kul-Ecoloch Society at VTP Alpine Chowk, near Godrej Hillside 1, and was led by local activist Jayesh Sanjay Murkute, who voiced sharp criticism of the authorities involved—including the municipal corporation, town planning bodies, and public works departments—for failing to act.
Protestors highlighted the daily hardships they face: potholed roads, insufficient water supply, poor waste disposal, lack of traffic management, and general deterioration of public services. Farmers whose lands are supposed to be under the town planning scheme are still in a state of limbo, uncertain whether their plots will ever receive proper legal status, amenities, or fair compensation. The delay, residents say, benefits builder lobbies that profit from land being kept in uncertain status, while ordinary citizens and landowners bear the costs—both economically and socially.
Murkuté emphasized that if the scheme is not implemented immediately with guarantees of accountability and resident participation, it should be cancelled altogether. “This is not just about convenience; it is about safety, dignity, and justice,” he said. The protest was peaceful but firm. Residents warned that this was only the first step, and more intense actions will follow unless there is clear communication and visible progress from the authorities.
One of the key complaints is that despite repeated assurances over years, no timetable has been shared for completion of roads, drainage systems, traffic planning or even the legal reclassification of land as part of the scheme. Homes that were meant to benefit from the Hi-Tech City plan still lack sufficient access to civic infrastructure, and many societies face uncertainty on their future developments and rights. The emotional toll on families—having invested in the promise of better living for over a decade—is significant.
This protest joins earlier appeals by community associations to state and regional authorities to attend to the many pending issues in Mahalunge—from water supply and road quality to proper waste management and regulatory clarity. Activists are now calling for coordination among all relevant bodies—municipal, metropolitan planning, and public works—to ensure that the scheme does not remain a paper promise. There is demand for a transparent implementation roadmap, timely approvals, and compensation for those who have waited years.
In conclusion, the Mahalunge Hi-Tech City town planning scheme delay has become a rallying point for residents who feel left behind in Pune’s booming infrastructure expansions. For them, the promise of Hi-Tech City was one of progress; the lack of follow-through has become a source of frustration. Unless authorities act swiftly, residents warn, this movement will gain momentum—and rightly so, as what was promised as progress is now seen as stalling at residents’ expense.
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