After the state finance ministry gave its nod for 342 road development projects in the district, it has been revealed that of the Rs 168 crore sanctioned to the district, over Rs 70 crore has been given to Baramati taluka alone. The ministry sanctioned the funds -- to be used for construction, widening and repair of roads — during the monsoon session of the state assembly.

Strong hod: Proposals for about 44 road development projects in Baramati, which is the constituency of state finance and Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, was sent to the ministry in March this year. File Pic