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PCMC has wrapped up public consultations on its revised development plan (DP) for the city's old limits, receiving a record 49,000 objections and suggestions. This marks the first major update since 1995, outlining new zoning rules, land use, and transit routes. The proposed High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) sparked major protests, with residents in areas like Rahatni and Tathawade opposing routes cutting through homes and community spaces. Other flashpoints included a now-withdrawn municipal abattoir near Alandi and TP schemes in Chikhali and Kudalwadi. A technical committee will now review all objections before public hearings are held and the plan is finalised.
The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) concluded its public consultation exercise for the revised development plan (DP) for its old municipal limits, covering a 173 square kilometre area. Over the past week, the civic body confirmed it had received close to 49,000 objections and suggestions, a record response indicating significant public resistance and engagement with the city's planning proposals. Advertisement
The current revision comes after over two decades, with the previous development plan sanctioned back in 1995. The fresh blueprint outlines land use patterns, proposed infrastructure corridors, and zoning changes to guide Pimpri-Chinchwad's urban expansion. However, several key provisions have triggered widespread protests and pushback from residents, political leaders, and planning experts.
Among the most prominent issues raised is the proposed High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) alignment, which runs through densely populated areas. Citizens from localities such as Rahatni, Thergaon, and Kaverinagar have expressed concerns that the alignment would cut through existing homes, societies, and community spaces. In Tathawade, members of a cooperative housing society submitted a detailed memorandum against an 18-metre road alignment that reportedly slices through their recreational and parking areas.
Another point of contention was the proposed municipal abattoir near Alandi, which sparked outrage from religious and local groups. Following mass protests, Maharashtra's Chief Minister intervened and ordered its removal from the development plan. A similar reversal occurred in Chikhali and Kudalwadi, where a Town Planning (TP) scheme was withdrawn after residents staged organized protests and submitted collective objections.
The civic body has called for a technical review committee that will scrutinize each of the 49,000 objections in detail. After this internal evaluation, the administration will conduct public hearings giving citizens an opportunity to present their concerns in person. Once all feedback is accounted for, the final version of the development plan will be submitted to the Maharashtra Urban Development Department for clearance.
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