Work on Pune Metro Line 3 between Hinjawadi and Shivajinagar has reached its final stage. Administrative preparations are under way to start services during the upcoming festive season, particularly around Navratri.

On September 30, 2026, PMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Abhijit Chaudhary and Additional Metropolitan Commissioner K. Manjulakshmi shared project updates at the authority’s Akurdi headquarters.

• Of the 23 stations on the 23-km Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Metro Line 3, the stretch covering 17 stations has CMRS approval. Remaining technical work is due in 10–12 days, before passenger services begin.
• A ₹426-crore last-mile connectivity project for IT parks will be funded equally by PMRDA and MIDC.
• Work on seven Chakan roads is expected to finish by November–December; land acquisition is underway for four more.
• Around 6,500 homes at Moshi Sector 12 are expected to be completed by December 2026, with a lottery draw planned. PMAY-2 will include at least one affordable housing project in every taluka. Pay-and-park will be introduced in Moshi Sectors 11 and 12.
• River works will intercept 95 drains entering the Indrayani and 15 entering the Pawana, treating wastewater at sewage treatment plants. Tenders are at technical evaluation.
• Since January 2026, PMRDA has removed 153 unauthorised hoardings and 919 unauthorised constructions. It will establish an encroachment squad; permissions are fully online.

The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) cleared five additional stations on Pune Metro Line 3 on September 23, bringing the number approved for passenger operations to 17 of the corridor’s 23 stations. The first 12 had received provisional authorisation. Technical requirements are expected to be completed within 10 to 12 days; the inauguration decision remains pending. PMRDA Commissioner Dr Abhijeet Chaudhary announced the update at PMRDA headquarters in Akurdi, with Additional Metropolitan Commissioner K Manjulakshmi present.

PMRDA and MIDC will share equally the ₹426-crore cost of a Hinjewadi last-mile connectivity project. Since January 2026, PMRDA has removed 153 unauthorised hoardings and 919 unauthorised structures and plans an anti-encroachment squad. It will introduce paid authorised parking in Moshi sectors 11 and 12.

Seven roads in the Chakan decongestion plan are under construction, due for completion in November-December; land acquisition is underway for four others. Bypass and Mahalunge road acquisition proposals went to the district collector.

PMRDA targets about 6,500 affordable homes in Moshi sector 12 by December 2026, followed by a beneficiary draw, and plans at least one affordable project in every taluka around future growth hubs under PMAY 2. River improvement projects will divert 95 drains from the Indrayani and 15 from the Pavana for treatment before discharge; tenders are under technical evaluation, with work orders after the model code of conduct ends. PMRDA is moving permission processes online.

Long-awaited Metro Line 3 connecting Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar hit another delay after Maharashtra Legislative Council elections were announced, keeping the model code of conduct in force.

PMC Fire Brigade conducted inspections across Pune directed by Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, with Chief Fire Officer Ganesh Sonune leading. In Wadgaon Budruk, Narhe and Dhayari on Sunday, 13 PGs and 7 scrap-material shops and godowns were found operating without mandatory permissions and safety measures and ordered shut.

Officials found establishments storing large quantities of plastic, paper, steel, iron scrap, sacks and other inflammable materials without adequate fire-safety equipment and firefighting arrangements. Several operated from rented premises without proper permissions.

On Saturday: 36 establishments inspected across Shivajinagar, Navi Peth and Lohegaon, including 21 PGs and hostels, 13 coaching classes, a study centre and a fitness gym. Notices issued for violations of fire safety norms, BDP zones, road width, firefighting systems, authorised electricity supply, drainage and property tax requirements.

On Friday: 11 PG hostels in Lohegaon and Nimbalkar Nagar sealed for failing to meet fire safety requirements and lacking building permissions, drainage and water clearances, structural audit reports, tax records and fire NOCs.

CFO Sonune stated establishments failing to comply would face closure and legal proceedings. PMC drive will continue covering PGs, student accommodation, coaching classes and hospitals. Educational institutions warned against referring students to unauthorised or unsafe premises.