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20 companies threaten to leave Chakan over traffic and infrastructure woes
20 companies threaten to leave Chakan over traffic and infrastructure woes
Twenty companies with a combined turnover of about ₹1,000 crore are considering shifting out of Chakan, an industrial belt near Pune, due to severe traffic congestion and poor infrastructure. The Pune district…
The Story in Brief
Twenty companies with a combined turnover of about ₹1,000 crore are considering shifting out of Chakan, an industrial belt near Pune, due to severe traffic congestion and poor infrastructure. The Pune district administration has set an August 31 deadline for agencies including MIDC and NHAI to complete road repairs, remove encroachments, and improve parking and traffic management. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has acknowledged the concerns as genuine.
Industry representatives say 50 companies have already moved to other states. The potential relocation of 20 more firms could affect 4,000 employees and disrupt the wider industrial ecosystem, which includes 3,000 companies and employs roughly 15 lakh people. Officials have directed companies to provide parking within their premises to free up public roads.
The Indian Opinion
The Chakan mess is a classic case of growth outpacing governance. The government's August 31 deadline needs to be watched, not for its symbolism but for whether it actually clears encroachments and fixes roads. Industrialists claim losses of ₹32,000 crore, but the real test is whether the 20 firms stay put after that date.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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