NGT Western Bench on January 27 directed Pune forest department to complete hill safety work in NIBM and Mohammadwadi before monsoon. Case originated from September 2024 news report about NIBM Annexe residents raising concerns over forest destruction. NGT had directed principal conservator of forests and ministry of environment, forests and climate change to respond to allegations about forest destruction causing civic problems. During January 27 hearing, forest department submitted response with site visit findings from December 2024 by resident Jaymala Dhankikar. No destruction or illegal mining found, but RCC boundary wall discovered in forest area. Complainant reported monsoon rainwater erosion from forest flows to residential society and Mohammadwadi village roads, causing mud accumulation and preventing groundwater seeping. Requested water and soil conservation (WAT/CCT) work and boundary wall completion. Forest department confirmed boundary wall damaged by rainwater and pulled down, stated necessary steps taken to prevent soil erosion. Proposal placed for soil and water conservation budget allotment for 2024-25. NGT satisfied with response and directed completion of hill safety work before monsoon.

PMC health department started cleaning NIBM Annexe drainage and sewage lines after years of neglect. Builder of Acropolis Purple fined ₹10,000 for releasing sewage water onto roads. Health inspector Navnath Shelar reported receiving resident complaints two days prior; inspection found two societies releasing sewage onto roads. Fine range is ₹5,000 to ₹25,000 for such violations. Residents report ongoing issues: overflowing sewage, waterlogging, garbage-filled streets, and lack of drainage lines causing societies to discharge sewage onto roads. Civic activist Jaymala Dhankikar cited ₹200 crore property tax collected from residents while infrastructure remains neglected. Residents demanding criminal cases against PMC for negligence and anti-corruption agency investigation.

A ₹1,826-crore infrastructure package for Chakan and Hinjewadi has in-principle approval, with work expected to begin in December. The Pune Economic Region Growth Hub roadmap identifies 58 projects requiring ₹9 lakh crore–₹10 lakh crore by 2036 across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and the metropolitan region. Plans include a 250-km Metro network, 11 railway projects, 13 major roads, 12,000–14,000 buses and six multimodal hubs. The region has more than 500 GCCs; Maharashtra’s GCC Policy 2025 targets about 400 more centres and four lakh skilled jobs statewide. The roadmap targets 15–20 lakh regional jobs.

Metro proposals include the 23-km Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Line 3, with 17 stations; a 20-km Shivajinagar–Yewalewadi extension and Undri branch; and links serving Khadakwasla, Hadapsar, Swargate, Kharadi, Loni Kalbhor, Saswad and the Purandar airport zone. The 83.12-km Inner Ring Road and 35-km elevated HCMTR are planned. Road corridors include Kharadi–Shirur (53.4 km), Talegaon–Chakan–Shikrapur (53.2 km) and Hadapsar–Yavat. Chakan’s package includes 75 km of road works, 38 km of drainage and more buses. Growth areas include Hinjewadi, Wakad, Ravet, Kiwale, Mahalunge, Kharadi, Wagholi, Chakan, Kondhwa, NIBM, Undri and Yewalewadi.

Residents and citizen groups from Undri, Pisoli, Mohammadwadi, NIBM Annexe and Prabhag 41 raised concerns over delays in basic civic infrastructure and called for time-bound action plan from authorities.

Demands:

1. Development Plan for Undri and Pisoli pending since 2017
2. Expansion and improvement of Clover Mall–Palace Orchard–Kad Nagar–Mohammadwadi–Undri Chowk road, addressing steep slopes and encroachments
3. Proper footpaths, streetlights, road dividers and scientifically planned U-turns for pedestrian and road safety
4. Removal of encroachments in Prabhag 41 and consistent enforcement of civic regulations
5. Functioning PMC water pipeline network covering Undri, Pisoli, Handewadi and Wadachiwadi to reduce tanker water dependence; long-standing delays in water-supply projects noted
6. Property-tax revenue reflected in improved civic infrastructure including roads, water, drainage, footpaths and streetlights
7. Designated amenity spaces to remain public assets with transparent decision-making and clarity on commercial use
8. Amenity spaces developed as gardens, green spaces and children's play areas
9. Urgent completion of Kad Nagar–Dhruv School Bridge

Residents requested authorities publish time-bound action plan with deadlines, budgets, responsible officers and measurable outcomes. Concerns involve Pune Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra government and central government responsibilities.

Around 70 residents of Elina Living, Raheja Vista and neighbouring housing societies along NIBM Road came together on August 15 for a cleanliness and plantation drive at a Pune Municipal Corporation-managed open plot opposite Elina Living Housing Society.