In a major push to tackle growing traffic congestion and the rising urban population in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to expedite the High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) and Electric Rapid Transit System (E-RTS) projects.

The directions were issued during a high-level meeting at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai. The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has been instructed to immediately begin the technical, administrative and planning procedures required for the project.