Hinjewadi’s SOS: Residents and IT Pros Unite for Better Governance

If you’ve spent any time in Pune’s Hinjewadi IT Park, you know the headaches: endless traffic jams, bumpy roads, water shortages, and a patchwork of agencies that never seem to fix things. Now, both the people who live and work there are saying enough is enough—they want Hinjewadi and nearby Maan to be merged with the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).

 

Here’s what’s going on:

 

IT professionals have started an online petition, hoping to collect several thousand signatures before sending it to the Maharashtra Chief Minister. Their main goal is to get Hinjewadi under PCMC’s governance, which they believe would mean better infrastructure and services.

 

The frustration isn’t new. Despite being a major tech hub with over half a million employees, Hinjewadi still deals with poor roads, constant traffic bottlenecks, unreliable water supply, and regular power cuts. Waste often piles up, and security is a concern.

 

The recent monsoon made things worse. Flooded roads and waterlogging brought traffic to a standstill and highlighted just how vulnerable the area is during heavy rains.

 

Part of the problem is that responsibility is split between too many agencies—MIDC, PMRDA, local panchayats, and others. This leads to confusion and, often, no one taking full responsibility.

 

Politicians are taking notice. MP Supriya Sule has written to the Chief Minister, calling for a single authority to oversee the area.

 

Residents and workers aren’t just complaining—they’re suggesting solutions like flyovers, better public transport, improved drainage, and year-round road maintenance.

 

There’s a real worry that if things don’t change, Hinjewadi’s reputation as a top IT destination will take a hit, and property values could drop.

 

In short, people in Hinjewadi want less finger-pointing and more action. They believe merging with PCMC is the first step toward real, lasting improvements.

 

Source: Hindustan Times, Change.org, Punekar News, Free Press Journal