Pune: In a significant boost to the city's public transportation infrastructure, the Mahayuti government approved two new metro routes in Pune during a cabinet meeting today (October 14).

The newly sanctioned routes are Khadakwasla-Swargate-Hadapsar-Kharadi and Nal Stop-Dahanukar Colony-Warje-Manik Baug. This development is expected to strengthen the city's metro network, further facilitating public transit and easing congestion.

With the addition of these new metro routes, Pune will see an expanded and more robust metro system, catering to key areas and improving connectivity for the city's residents.

The decision is part of the government's ongoing efforts to address Pune's growing transportation needs and promote efficient urban mobility.

Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar for their commitment to Pune's development, thanking them for making this important decision.

The new routes are expected to play a vital role in improving public transportation in the city, reducing traffic, and offering commuters a faster, more reliable alternative for daily travel.

The approval of these metro routes is seen as a major step forward in enhancing Pune's public transit system, which has become increasingly essential due to the city's rapid growth and urbanization.

The extension of the metro network will provide better connectivity to densely populated areas and is expected to have a significant impact on easing the daily commute for thousands of citizens.

The Swargate-Katraj underground metro route is also set to commence its construction after December, once the ongoing tender process is finalized.