Controversy Deepens in Nigdi Over ‘Harit Setu’ Project; Meeting Demanded Over Citizens’ Concerns, Warning of Agitation After 5 November

Girish PatilPublished: 2 Oct 2026, 1:07 pm1 min read

Citizens demonstrating on a street, some holding placards, and two men holding documents on the right.

Pimpri-Chinchwad: Issues and objections raised by citizens regarding the ‘Harit Setu’ project being implemented in the Nigdi Pradhikaran area have resurfaced. Shiv Sena Pimpri-Chinchwad city chief Rajesh Kisanrao Phalke has submitted a memorandum to the Municipal Commissioner demanding an immediate meeting with local residents. According to him, previously scheduled meetings were cancelled twice. A demand has been made to hold direct discussions with citizens concerning road width, traffic congestion, parking, footpaths, and local needs. A warning has been issued that an agitation will be launched after 5 November 2026 if a meeting or satisfactory dialogue does not take place. On the other hand, according to PCMC's official Climate Action Plan, Harit Setu is a pilot project in Nigdi Pradhikaran aimed at promoting walking, cycling, public transport, and safer roads.

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Locals raise objections over road width, traffic congestion, and parking regarding the Harit Setu project in Nigdi Pradhikaran.
Rajesh Phalke warns of agitation after 5 November 2026 if a direct meeting with citizens is not held.
According to the municipal corporation's Climate Action Plan, the project aims to promote cycling, walking, and sustainable transport.

Some citizens in Nigdi Pradhikaran have raised questions related to traffic and parking regarding the Harit Setu project.

Shiv Sena Pimpri-Chinchwad city chief Rajesh Phalke has demanded that the Municipal Commissioner hold a meeting with the citizens.

According to him, two previously scheduled meetings were cancelled.

A demand has been made to hold direct discussions on road width, footpaths, parking, traffic congestion, and local issues.

A warning has been issued that an agitation will be launched if no dialogue takes place by 5 November 2026.

According to PCMC's official framework, the Harit Setu project aims to increase walking, cycling, and sustainable transport.

The municipal corporation's Climate Action Plan also notes that effective implementation of parking and hawker policies is crucial for the project's success.

Some residents in Nigdi have previously expressed concerns regarding traffic congestion, parking, and footpaths.

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City street with heavy vehicle traffic and citizens protesting.

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