India, Nov. 3 -- With Prime Minister Narendra Modi slated to inaugurate the metro line between Maan and District Court stations through video conferencing on November 3, the Pune district administration has planned feeder services and connecting roads to improve last-mile connectivity between the Hinjewadi information technology (IT) hub and Shivajinagar and encourage commuters to use public transport.

Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi - who heads the task force for infrastructure development in the Hinjewadi-Maan-Marunji and Chakan industrial belts - on Monday directed officials to develop roads and feeder services linking Baner, Balewadi and Hinjewadi phase 2 and phase 3 metro stations. "Such a move will encourage people, especiall...