CM Fadnavis also stated his government is making various efforts to mitigate the drought problem plaguing the Marathwada region, including a plan to bring at least 50 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) of water that normally flows into the Arabian Sea
CM Devendra Fadnavis speaks at an award function organised by Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, on Sunday. PIC/X
The Maharashtra government will acquire approximately 8,000 acres of land for new industrial units in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – the largest city in Marathwada – Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis announced on Sunday.
According to news agency PTI, while speaking at an award function organised by the Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA), Fadnavis stated that Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is emerging as the EV (electric vehicle) capital of the country.
"Now I think this [development] journey will not end as people are demanding more land, which is less here. A land parcel of 8,000 acres will be acquired soon for new industrial units. Industries, too, are positive about coming here," the CM said.
Discussing the city’s infrastructure development, he mentioned that a ring road will be constructed to connect industrial zones, reported PTI.
"A long flyover too is needed to bring down traffic congestion in the city, and the government will raise funds for it," he added.
Fadnavis said that permission for a floating solar project on the Jayakwadi dam backwater will be obtained to ensure availability of cheap power.
“The government will give viability gap funding for the exhibition centre here. If 5-acre land is needed for a skill centre, the state government will make it available,” he added.
The CM also stated that his government is making significant efforts to alleviate the drought problem affecting the region, including a plan to divert at least 50 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) of water that normally flows into the Arabian Sea, reported PTI.
Another 80 TMC of flood water that causes problems in Latur and Kolhapur districts will also be diverted here to tide over drought, the CM added.
Speaking about the plans of connecting the Samruddhi Expressway to the upcoming Vadhvan Port in Dahanu near Mumbai, Fadnavis said, "An access-controlled road of 109 kilometres from Nashik to Vadhvan Port will come up, which will cut travel time from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to the port to around 6-8 hours. The port is envisaged as one of the top ten in the world when fully functional. It will also benefit Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.”
Meanwhile, CMIA president Arpit Save sought an exhibition centre in the city, adding that the association will take all the efforts to bring more anchor projects on the land that will be acquired in the DMIC node of Bidkin in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
(With PTI inputs)
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