The residents of villages merged into the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) continue to face delays in accessing basic infrastructure such as water, roads, and healthcare due to the prolonged approval process for the much-awaited Development Plan (DP). The state government has yet to finalize the DP, further extending the uncertainty for these areas. The issue was raised during an assembly session, where officials assured that a meeting would be held with concerned authorities and elected representatives at Mantralaya to discuss the matter. However, no specific timeline was given for finalizing the DP, leaving residents in limbo.
In 2017, 23 villages were merged into PMC limits, followed by 11 more in 2021, but the lack of an approved DP has stalled development. Residents face difficulties in obtaining construction permissions, while issues like tax collection and encroachments on reserved land continue to rise. Elected representatives have urged the state to expedite the DP approval, but the government insists on a thorough impact study before making a final decision. The state has promised further discussions before initiating any action, leaving residents awaiting a concrete resolution.