Hinjawadi (also incorrectly spelt Hinjewadi) is a suburb on the outskirts of

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, India. It houses the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, a large

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and

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spread over 2,800 acres, which was built by the

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History

Earlier, Hinjawadi was a village until the construction of the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park. Today, it is one of the epicenters of IT industry in India. To enhance the overall planning and development of Hinjawadi area, it was brought under the jurisdiction of PMRDA. Initially, the State Government was reluctant on the demands to bring the Hinjawadi under the jurisdiction of either PMC or PCMC as this area needed special attention. Currently, the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park is divided into three major phases with further phases planned. Eventually, the Hinjawadi Industries Association (HIA) was formed to provide a joint forum to all stakeholders based out of Hinjawadi and nearby places. Hinjawadi is a proposed hub for integrated townships in Pimpri-Chinchwad. The new ''Special Township Policy Act'' of the Maharashtra government has laid down an integrated approach to the development of townships to de-congest

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areas and encourage new settlements in its periphery though higher FSI (floor space index) than what is normally allowed in the municipal limits.

Transport

Road transport

Given to rapid development, Hinjawadi is prone to severe traffic congestion during the peak hours i.e. 8.00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5.30 PM to 8.00 PM. Accordingly, the HMVs (Heavy Motor Vehicles) are barred from entering Hinjawadi during these hours. The area sees a commute of roughly over 250,000 employees on a daily basis to and from the IT park.

Education

International Institute of Information Technology, Pune The International Institute of Information Technology, Pune (I2IT, pronounced as I Square IT, Pune), is a private institute located at Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjawadi, in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The institute is affiliated to Savitriba ...

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Symbiosis International University Symbiosis International (Deemed University), is a multi-campus private deemed university located in the city of Pune, India. The university has more than 30 academic institutions spread over various campuses in Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, In ...

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Mahindra International School Mahindra International School, formerly known as Mercedes-Benz International School, is situated in Hinjawadi, a suburb of Pune, Maharashtra, India. One of India's oldest International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, they are authorized by the IB to ...

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Pawar Public School Pawar Public School is operated by the Pawar Public Charitable Trust and it has four branches. Pawar Public School at Bhandup, Mumbai (ICSE) was the first school set up by the Trust which commenced in June 2006. The Bhandup branch in Mumbai was ...

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VIBGYOR High School VIBGYOR Group of Schools is a chain of schools, the first of which was established in 2004 in Goregaon, Mumbai, India. Under the leadership of Rustom Kerawalla, Founder Chairman of the Institution, the VIBGYOR Group has opened 40 schools in fou ...

, Hinjawadi # The Genius English Medium High School, Hinjawadi # Rahul International School #Mount Litera Zee School, Hinjawadi #SPORTSLIFE Football School, Hinjawadi

References

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Marunji Marunji is a village in Mulshi taluka of Pune district in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is mainly known for the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park (which also extends to adjacent Maan and Hinjawadi). Hinjawadi Industries Association (HIA) was for ...

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Wakad Wakad is a neighbourhood in the city of Pune, India. Given its close proximity to Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjawadi, Wakad has recently emerged to be a popular neighbourhood for techies and expats. It is very diverse and cosmopolitan. ...

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Mahalunge Mahalunge is a village in Mulshi taluka of Pune District in the state of Maharashtra, India.Talukas surrounding the village are Karjat taluka, Talegaon Dabhade Taluka, Mawal taluka and by Khalapur taluka. Districts closest to the village are Ra ...

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History

Transport

Road transport

Education

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