Hinjawadi

Hinjawadi is a suburb located in Pune City, India, mainly known for the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park. The 2800-acre IT park in Hinjawadi houses hundreds of companies of different sizes. It is off the Katraj–Dehu Road Bypass in the western side of the city of Pune.HistoryHinjawadi was a completely rural locale until the construction of the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park. The park comprises three phases with further phases planned. Hinjawadi Industries Association(HIA) was laid out to provide a joint forum to all stakeholders based out of Hinjawadi and nearby places.Hinjawadi is a proposed hub for integrated townships in Pune. The new Special Township Policy Act of the Maharashtra government has laid down an integrated approach to development of townships to de-congest Pune Municipal Corporation areas and encourage new settlements in its periphery though higher FSI (floor space index) than what is normally allowed in the municipal limits.TransportRoad TransportDue to rapid development, Hinjawadi is facing serious traffic problems during peak hours. From 8.00 AM to 12:00 PM, HMVs (Heavy Motor Vehicles) are not allowed to enter the area due to congestion on the roads. About 3–5 Lac employees travel daily to and from the IT park.MetroPune Metropolitan Region Development Authority has suggested a metro route between Hinjawadi and Shivajinagar. The line will travel through PMC, PCMC and MIDC areas.