Pune: The Dehu Municipal Council area has seen significant growth in both urbanization and small-scale industries. The expansion is primarily due to the availability of water resources, convenient transportation, and lower rental costs.
Entrepreneurs are increasingly choosing Dehu over areas like Chikhali and Talwade for setting up their businesses, as the cost of industrial land is lower compared to the rates within the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation limits. This trend has also led to job creation for local youth and women.
Farmers in the ring road area of Dehu have constructed large sheds for warehouse facilities and are renting them to businesses. However, with the pace of industrialization, citizens are urging the Dehu Municipal Council to provide adequate urban amenities to keep up with the development.
Frequent power outages in residential areas have also raised concerns, with residents demanding a permanent solution.
The expansion of urban areas in Pimpri-Chinchwad, including Moshi, Ravet, Charholi, Pimple Nilakh, Punawale, Kiwale, and Wakad, has influenced workers from the Talwade IT Park and the Chakan and Mahalunge MIDC areas to settle in the rural regions of Dehu and its surroundings.
As a result, several housing projects have emerged on agricultural lands in Dehu, contributing to its economic prosperity.
Small-scale farmers are increasingly shifting from traditional agriculture to constructing and renting out warehouse spaces, indicating a parallel growth in urbanization and industrialization. This shift has opened up job opportunities for local youth and women, enabling them to find employment close to home.
The Dehu Municipal Council area also benefits from its environmental assets, including abundant greenery and the perennial Indrayani River.
Over 150 small-scale businesses operate in the region, supported by convenient transportation provided by the ring road and fewer technical challenges due to its municipal council status.
Future plans include the expansion of the Dehu to Dehu Road Palkhi route, further enhancing connectivity. Previously housing around 3,500 properties, the area now boasts approximately 15,000 properties.
Chief Officer Nivedita Gharge of the Dehu Municipal Council stated that a comprehensive survey will be conducted post-assembly elections to assess the area’s needs.
She indicated that only a few citizens have applied for urban amenities so far. Following the survey, a plan will be developed to provide water supply and other essential services through a new scheme.
