Santosh Kawtikwar

Software developer in Saama Pune. Socially and Technologically aware. Loves Food and places.

[Forum For IT Employees - FITE @FITEMaharashtra]

To,
Hon. Shri Devendra Fadnavis
Chief Minister & Minister for Energy
Government of Maharashtra
Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400032

Subject: Request for urgent upgradation of power infrastructure in Wakad, Ravet, Hinjawadi, Baner and surrounding IT corridors

Respected Sir,

On behalf of the Forum For IT Employees (FITE Maharashtra), we would like to draw your kind attention to the growing issue of frequent and prolonged power outages in Wakad, Ravet, Hinjawadi, Baner, Balewadi, Punawale and nearby areas of Pune.

These locations have witnessed rapid urbanisation over the last decade, with the development of numerous high-rise residential projects and a significant increase in population. They are also home to one of India’s largest IT hubs, where thousands of professionals work in hybrid and work-from-home arrangements.

Frequent electricity interruptions are causing severe hardship to residents and employees by:

* Disrupting work-from-home and business operations.
* Interrupting internet connectivity and online meetings.
* Affecting lifts, water pumps and essential services in high-rise buildings.
* Creating inconvenience for senior citizens, children and patients.
* Causing productivity losses for employees and organisations.

As Maharashtra continues to position itself as the country’s leading IT investment destination, uninterrupted and reliable electricity has become a critical infrastructure requirement rather than a basic utility.

We respectfully request your intervention to:

1. Conduct a comprehensive technical audit of the electricity distribution network in Wakad, Ravet, Hinjawadi, Baner and adjoining areas.
2. Upgrade substations, transformers, feeders and distribution lines to meet the increasing demand.
3. Strengthen the power infrastructure considering future residential and commercial growth.
4. Establish a preventive maintenance and monitoring mechanism to minimise unplanned outages.
5. Publish a long-term infrastructure augmentation plan along with timelines for implementation.

We are confident that your timely intervention will significantly improve the quality of life for lakhs of residents and ensure uninterrupted operations for Maharashtra’s IT workforce.

FITE Maharashtra would be pleased to meet the concerned officials and provide feedback received from IT employees and residents to support this initiative.

We sincerely hope this matter will receive your kind consideration and be taken up on priority.

Thanking You.

Yours faithfully,

Forum For IT Maharashtra 
X (Twitter): @FITEMaharashtra
@CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis @MeghnaBordikar @supriya_sule @HIRWA_Hinjawadi @HEART_PUNE @HIAPune

[Forum For IT Employees - FITE @FITEMaharashtra]

#Hinjawadi is burning . #ToxicPark

#Toxicpark with more than 100+ #RMC plants & @mpcb_official @CPCB_OFFICIAL is absolutely powerless .

@OfficialPMRDA @PCcityPolice
As discussed in meeting hoping for strong action to crub this pollution.
@FiteIndia @CMOMaharashtra
@fpjindia @itspunenow

[Santosh Kawtikwar @santrro]

@IRCTCofficial @umedpratapsingh Instead of 60rs it should be some percentage of ticket amount with max cap of some amount. So that for a smaller amount of ticket refunds will be better.

[Umed Pratap Singh @umedpratapsingh]

You book a ticket on IRCTC for 196 rs and it gets waitlisted. Ticket gets automatically cancelled and you get a refund of 125 rs.

Overall IRCTC deducted 71 rs i.e, 36%.

Isn't this a scam?

If ticket is getting cancelled automatically then shouldn't we get full refund.

[Santosh Kawtikwar @santrro]

@CutVishay @supriya_sule Ale hote

[Santosh Kawtikwar @santrro]

@PavanjitMane1 @FITEMaharashtra @PCcityPolice @CMOMaharashtra Same in return journey too in the evening. 4 km travelled in 1hr.

[RAKESH BHATIA @inmb122]

@MMRDAOfficial @nitin_gadkari @PMOIndia @narendramodi @CMOMaharashtra @Dev_Fadnavis Toll is still being collected on Atal Setu and Mumbai Pune Expressway for EV Vehicle. They mention that they are yet to receive any communication from MMRDA regarding the toll waver.

[Forum For IT Employees - FITE @FITEMaharashtra]

#TCS pune last week was forcing an 14 yrs exp IT guy to resign or were threatening to terminate him ( he was with TCS for 2 yrs ) .
Employee is under huge pressure whether to resign & be #jobless or fight for job & get terminated.

This makes it imp that #labourlaws are fair +++

[FITE India - Forum For IT Employees India @FiteIndia]

📢13 June 2025 Evening
#Pune is Alibaug Beach 🏖️
꧁༺Next to IT city, closer to CHAOS ༻꧂
📍Hinjawadi Phase 2
🚨Same issue with more intense failure. Seems @CMOMaharashtra is keen to serve "BEACH AT HOME" Service!

#Maharashtra #Rain

[Santosh Kawtikwar @santrro]

@FITEMaharashtra @OfficialPMRDA @midc_india @metrorailpune @CMOMaharashtra @KondePrashant @MegapolisResdnt @PuneZp @RohitPawarOffic @fpjindia @HEART_PUNE @BRAVE_Hinjawadi @pcmchsgsociety @aparanjape @iamShantanu_D Amdarane rastyawr utrun chakkar marli, Khasdarane media byte and tweet kel, midc officers ne feri marli, pravkte lokane ekmekan wr aarop karun zale. on ground kahich nahi.

[Forum For IT Employees - FITE @FITEMaharashtra]

सांग सांग MIDC, पावसाचं पाणी जाईल का?
चार वेळा पाऊस झाला,आता तरी तुला जाग येईल का?

This is 3rd heavy showers 27th may ,7th june & 12june all 3 times we see same situation at Hinjawadi ITpark,its water logged at same spot
@OfficialPMRDA @midc_india @metrorailpune @CMOMaharashtra

[Forum For IT Employees - FITE @FITEMaharashtra]

Today morning after heavy rains in Hinjawadi #ITpark

Its real shame after so much outcry by IT folks,all papers highlightig issues still @midc_india @OfficialPMRDA are not able to fix this

@CMOMaharashtra @samant_uday @AjitPawarSpeaks @Dev_Fadnavis r u guys even hearing it ?

[GB @bakshig]

@msrtcofficial @mieknathshinde @Dev_Fadnavis @RajThackeray @NHAI_Official Let’s not wait 18 years like RCB did to win the IPL just to see the EV toll-free promise on Atal Setu actually implemented
Still being charged despite the policy announcement
@msrtcofficial time to walk the talk
@mieknathshinde @Dev_Fadnavis
#EVPolicy #AtalSetu #TollFreeMeansFree

[Ashish Deokar @ashishdeokar]

Today ALSO I got charged for driving my EV on the Pune Mumbai Expressway even after the GR for EV toll exemption has been passed last week

The toll representatives said the GR is still not received by them!!

How exactly is the GR being distributed in the ‘Digital India’ era?!

Pigeons? FAX? Inland Letter?

Seriously disappointed

@nitin_gadkari @OfficeOfNG @Dev_Fadnavis @Devendra_Office @mieknathshinde @AjitPawarSpeaks @mohol_murlidhar @RajThackeray @uddhavthackeray @OfficeofUT @rautsanjay61 @AUThackeray

[Santosh Kawtikwar @santrro]

@FITEMaharashtra @OfficialPMRDA @midc_india @AshwiniVaishnaw @CMOMaharashtra @samant_uday @Dev_Fadnavis @FiteIndia @AshwiniPawar89 @aparanjape @sudhirmehtapune @metrorailpune @fpjindia @Joeyogesharmy @MegapolisResdnt @LiveAbHinjawadi @WagholiHSA You have definitely underestimated the puddle sizes.

[Forum For IT Employees - FITE @FITEMaharashtra]

@CMOMaharashtra @samant_uday
@Dev_Fadnavis @AjitPawarSpeaks
@supriya_sule

If you guys have any care of IT employees then plz declare mandatory work from home for Hinjawadi IT park till rains are over & during rainy seasons . #PuneInfra

@InfoDivPune #WFH #PuneRains

[Free Press Journal @fpjindia]

.@FITEMaharashtra Demands Mandatory Work-From-Home for IT Employees During Monsoon After Traffic Chaos in Pune's Hinjawadi
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#pune #punenews #punetraffic #hinjawadi

[Santosh Kawtikwar @santrro]

@gharkekalesh Wo kalesh nahi kar Rahi. Big boss auditions ki tayari kar Rahi hai...

[Santosh Kawtikwar @santrro]

@TataMotors Any plans to reduce Z-Connect app subscription renewal fee? Current pricing is very very aggressive as compared to app functionality.

[Santosh Kawtikwar @santrro]

@Tatamotorsev Atleast answer the call. Or Is it like "car once sold is job done"?

[Santosh Kawtikwar @santrro]

@TataMotors @TataPower @Tatamotorsev No tata fast charger working in Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra. Also not able to connect support number. Stuck. Help.!!