In a promising development, Pune’s minister, Ajit Pawar, has intervened to bring back the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus stand to its original location in Shivajinagar. Here are the key highlights:
Ministerial Directive
- Ajit Pawar’s Initiative:
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- Pune district guardian minister Ajit Pawar directs Maha-Metro to initiate work on the MSRTC bus stand in Shivajinagar.
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- Government Commitment:
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- Assures that the state government is committed to providing funds for the project upon its completion.
Overcoming Hurdles
- Relocation Challenges:
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- Despite ongoing Pune Metro work leading to the relocation of the ST stand, disputes between MSRTC and Maha Metro hindered the shifting process.
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- Traffic Disruptions:
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- Current arrangements affect traffic flow on the old highway due to slow movement of state transport buses.
MSRTC Resolution Efforts
- Failed Meetings:
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- Meetings between MSRTC officials and Maha Metro have failed to resolve the relocation dispute.
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- Public Inconvenience:
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- Disruption in bus services and traffic flow inconvenience the public in the Shivajinagar area.
MSRTC Bus Stand Anticipated Benefits
- Restoration of Convenience:
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- Reestablishing the MSRTC stand at its original location aims to restore convenience for commuters.
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- Traffic Normalization:
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- Shifting the bus stand back to Shivajinagar is expected to normalize traffic patterns on the old highway.
MSRTC Stand Future Progress
- Work Commencement:
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- Maha-Metro instructed to begin work promptly to expedite the process.
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- Government Backing:
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- With government commitment to funding, the project is poised to enhance transportation infrastructure.
The directive from Ajit Pawar signals a positive move toward resolving the stand relocation issue, ensuring improved transportation facilities for Pune residents and commuters. Stay tuned for further updates on this significant development.
Source : freepressjournal
