Pune residents demand clarity on HCMTR project details

Pune's HCMTR-Nagrik Kruti Samiti met municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram on Thursday, demanding clear and transparent details on the proposed High Capacity Mass Transit Route, citing confusion over its alignment, design, and impacts. The commissioner assured residents would be involved in future discussions. The group requested an official presentation from the Pune Municipal Corporation covering technical details and likely consequences of the project. Member Prajakta Divekar emphasized they are not opposing mobility solutions but want the infrastructure intervention to be well-planned, transparent, and environmentally and socially responsible. The HCMTR project runs through various city areas, and the group insists on meaningful engagement with affected residents. They are now awaiting the administration's presentation following the commissioner's assurance of resident participation.