Pune Metro Line 3, linking Hinjawadi with central Pune, is nearing operations. Work on all 12 stations between Maan and Shivajinagar has been completed. The Maan–Shivajinagar section is likely to open in 2026.

Residents of Hinjawadi, Maan and Marunji have announced a peaceful protest on 6th September 2026 over civic and infrastructure problems in the IT corridor. The Resident Welfare Association (RWA), Maan, submitted formal representation to Maharashtra government demanding immediate action on traffic congestion, road widening, water shortages, urban planning and administrative issues.

Key demands:

• Fill major potholes within 7 days
• Open entire Maan-Shivajinagar Metro Line 3 by 31st October
• Decide on Wakad-Balewadi transit hub within 6 months
• Complete land acquisition and tender for road widening within 30 days; complete widening in 6-9 months before 2027 monsoon
• Widen Maan Road, Laxmi Chowk and Balewadi-Mhalunge Road within 90 days
• Two-fold increase in Hinjawadi Traffic Division manpower
• Permanent traffic plan covering Wakad-Hinjawadi Flyover, Bhumkar Chowk, Tathawade and Punawale underpasses
• Separate municipal corporation for Hinjawadi, Maan, Marunji and nearby villages; decision within 180 days
• 2 TMC drinking water from Mulshi Dam; meeting with Tata Group and government within 2 weeks
• Monthly review meetings chaired by Pune District Collector and quarterly meetings chaired by Chief Minister

Residents warned protest could escalate to area bandh, march to Pune District Collector's Office, and peaceful march to Mantralaya in Mumbai if demands not met.

PMRDA has requested clarity from Maharashtra's urban development department on the implementing agency for the Maan-Mhalunge Town Planning Scheme (TPS-1) following Mhalunge village's merger into PMC limits.

The 250-hectare scheme was initiated by PMRDA in 2017 and remains under PMRDA's jurisdiction as special planning authority (SPA). The scheme's paperwork is at advanced stage awaiting final approval for implementation phase.

The TPS-1 was conceived as a model town planning project for the Hinjewadi belt and has undergone multiple rounds of discussions, redesign and arbitration. An arbitrator was appointed to finalise plot reconstitution and incorporate technical changes including revised flood lines and infrastructure layouts.

PMRDA continues as designated SPA to ensure project continuity. Infrastructure development planned includes roads, water supply, sewage networks and public amenities.

Landowners in Maan-Mhalunge have demanded speedy approval citing delays and uncertainty over execution after administrative merger with PMC. At a recent meeting, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed the urban development department to expedite decisions on pending PMRDA planning proposals. PMRDA official confirmed: "We have not received any clearance for this scheme, although four other schemes were cleared."

Landowners report waiting nearly six years with inability to use their land for other purposes due to the project uncertainty.

The first 12 stations on Pune Metro Line 3’s 13-km Maan to R K Laxman Museum stretch are ready for operations after receiving provisional CMRS authorisation on July 23. Sakalnagar, University, RBI and District Court stations are awaiting clearance. PMRDA is completing work and preparing to upload the required data for CMRS inspection and safety clearance. About 96.5% of the project is complete; minor staircase work continues at some of the 12 ready stations.

Pune Metro Line 3 corridor between Maan, Hinjewadi and Baner set to open July 15, 2026. The line will serve Rajiv Gandhi IT Park in Hinjewadi and nearby areas, providing major connectivity boost for commuters in the region.