Title - Detailed Study Of DMRC’s Proposal Of Pune Metro

Under  the leadership of Dr Vijay Kelkar, Janwani recently undertook a detailed study of DMRC’s proposal of Pune Metro along with a team of experts in transportation, railways, infrastructure projects, finance experts, environmental experts etc. The team comprised of

Mr. Rajendra Mahulkar, Civil Engineer
Dr. Ketan Gokhale, Railways
Prof. Ramchandra Gohad, Urban Planner
Mr. Suhas Mantri, Real Estate Developer
Dr. N Karmalkar, Geologist, Pune University
Mr. Shirish Kembhavi, Architect- Urban Designer
Dr. Kiran Kulkarni, Director, Janwani

Ms. Komal Potdar, Project Consultant, Janwani
Ms. Shruti Vaishampayan, Project Consultant, Janwani



In most world cities, metro rails are underground in the congested business districts. It is also noted that in designing metro infrastructure, great cities think in terms of very long term. Aesthetics and functionality are both important for attractive and lively Urban Societies.

After in-depth studies and deliberations about the Metro DPR, Janwani concludes that the metro proposal for the Corridor I (Swargate- PCMC) is agreeable to Janwani since it rightly proposes underground metro in congested stretch. The proposed Corridor II (Vanaz- Ramwadi) of the Metro is completely elevated for the entire 14.925 km according to the DPR. The only suggestion that Janwani has regarding Corridor II is that the stretch of “Vanaz to Yerawada” should be made underground.

To read the report click on the link –  Metro Should Be Underground In Congested Areas_Report.

Shri Arun Firodia, Chairman Kinetic Group, has also expressed his opinions on the metro. He believes that the metro is a necessity for the city. However, according to him,in some stretches like Karve Road and Jangli Maharaj the metro needs to be underground.