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3 min readPuneMay 5, 2026 12:54 AM IST Ajit Pawar had taken up the onus to develop a 125-metre long glass skywalk at a cost of Rs 333 crore to connect the hill station with two popular tourist spots — Lions Point and Tiger Point.The dream project of late deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar is all set to become a reality soon as the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) on Monday made provision of Rs 200.50 crore in its Rs 4,628-crore budget for 2026-27 to develop a world-class glass skywalk in Lonavala as a tourist destination and road infrastructure project, including twin tunnels in Pune city. The PMRDA general body meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadanavis in Mumbai and attended by both deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar.The authority made provision of Rs 200.50 crore in the PMRDA annual budget hoping to get Rs 100 crore funding each from the Union government and District Planning Committee. “The maximum provision of Rs 3,895 crore is for capital expenditure which includes Rs 2,919 crore for projects and Rs 971 crore for land acquisition for projects mainly the inner ring road,” a PMRDA official said. Fadnavis directed the formation of special purpose vehicle of PMRDA and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for development of proposed twin tunnel from Katraj to Yerawada to decongest city roads by enabling direct seamless movement of vehicles from Alandi road, Mumbai-Pune road, Ahmednagar road through the tunnel. Meanwhile, the PMRDA has done all neccessary administrative work to acquire land for inner ring road to decongest city roads. “The allocated funds will be used to acquire land for ring road,” the officer said. He also directed for preparing development plan for 23 newly merged villages in PMC. Ajit Pawar had taken up the onus to develop a 125-metre long glass skywalk at a cost of Rs 333 crore to connect the hill station with two popular tourist spots — Lions Point and Tiger Point. NCP MLA Sunil Shelke had insisted for the skywalk project at a location 15 km away from Lonavala and on 15 acres of land. The project includes the construction of a 6-metre-wide and 90-metre-long bridge but the main attraction would be the 125-metre-long and 6-metre wide skywalk.Story continues below this ad Facilities for adventure sports such as zip lining and bungee jumping, an amphitheatre for 1,000 people, 24 gazebos, and a parking space for 1,500 cars and 2,000 two-wheelers will also be constructed as part of project. The PMRDA will also widen the roads towards both tourist points. The Lions Point and Tiger Point are popular tourist destinations, which attract around 10,000 visitors on weekends and at least 2,000 on weekdays. Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, Pune. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, he is a highly specialized journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of urban infrastructure, governance, and sustainability. Professional Background Role: As Assistant Editor, he plays a key role in the editorial direction of the Pune bureau, specializing in urban policy and its direct impact on citizens. Education: He holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He also studied at the prestigious Fergusson College. Impactful Reporting: He is credited with research-based articles on conservancy staff (waste workers) that influenced national policy for better working conditions. He is also known for exposing the contrast between high-end infrastructure (like helipads for leaders) and the lack of basic amenities like schools in their home districts. Personal Interests: An avid trekker and sports enthusiast, his personal interest in the outdoors often informs his reporting on environmental protection and sustainable development. Recent Notable Articles (December 2025) His reporting in late 2025 has been dominated by the upcoming Janua