Pune: Ring Road Land Acquisition Nears Completion; Maharashtra Govt Approves Rs 17,000 Crore for Key Infrastructure Projects

Pune, 20th June 2025 – In a major push to accelerate critical infrastructure development, the Maharashtra government has approved an additional ₹17,000 crore to expedite land acquisition for key projects under the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who directed officials to ensure swift land procurement to prevent project delays.

Strict Timelines to Avoid Cost Overruns

CM Fadnavis emphasized that delays in land acquisition often escalate project costs and disrupt timelines. “There is no room for complacency. All departments must act in coordination and stick to the project deadlines,” he stated.

Major Projects in Focus

The meeting reviewed nine major infrastructure initiatives, including expressways, multi-modal corridors, and railway links. According to MSRDC Vice-Chairman & MD Anilkumar Gaikwad, land acquisition for the Pune Ring Road and Jalna–Nanded Expressway is nearly complete.

For other projects like:

• Virar–Alibaug Multi-Modal Corridor
• Shaktipeeth Expressway (Golden Triangle Corridor)
• Three Vidarbha Expressways (Bhandara–Gadchiroli, Nagpur–Chandrapur, Nagpur–Gondiya)
• Navgaon–Morgaon & Vadhwan–Samruddhi Link Roads
  land measurement is currently underway.

Funding Breakdown

The state had earlier allocated ₹36,000 crore for land acquisition, with:

• ₹9,000 crore for Pune Ring Road
• ₹2,140 crore for Jalna–Nanded Expressway
• ₹22,000 crore for Virar–Alibaug Corridor

The new ₹17,000 crore infusion will bridge funding gaps in phased disbursements.

Key Updates & Directives

• ₹12,000 crore to be released immediately for ongoing acquisitions.
• Forest Department instructed to fast-track green clearances, especially for the Morbe–Karanja stretch of the Virar–Alibaug route.
• 86 out of 300 villages along the Shaktipeeth Expressway (linking Nagpur–Mumbai–Goa) have completed land measurement. Officials highlight its dual role as a religious and economic corridor.
• Implementation models (PPP/BOT) to be finalized post-land acquisition.

Vidarbha & Railway Expansion

The government is advancing expressways in Vidarbha, including:

• Bhandara–Gadchiroli
• Nagpur–Chandrapur
• Nagpur–Gondiya
• Vadhwan–Igatpuri Expressway (finalization soon)

Additionally, discussions covered:

• Navegaon (Mor)–Surjagad Mineral Corridor
• New Railway Lines (Wardha–Nanded, Vadsa–Gadchiroli)
• Regional Airports (Kolhapur, Karad, Akola, Gadchiroli, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)

Mission Mode Execution

Fadnavis stressed, “Departments must work in mission mode. Success hinges on strict deadlines and coordinated execution.”