September 2021 - Government of Maharashtra has approved INR268.31bn (USD3.64bn) for the proposed project; August 2021 - Bombay High Court sought to know from the Maharashtra government as to whether the plan for a Ring Road in and around Pune is still feasible; March 2021 - Maharashtra government allocated INR260bn (USD3.54bn) in the budget; Project will facilitate a large number of passenger and goods vehicles from Konkan, Marathwada, North Maharashtra and other parts through Pune; Project cost - INR268.31bn