Fadnavis: Shaktipith Mahamarg Revised for Development, Kolhapur Expansion Crucial
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News18•09-01-2026, 09:52
Fadnavis: Shaktipith Mahamarg Revised for Development, Kolhapur Expansion Crucial
- •CM Devendra Fadnavis asserts Shaktipith Mahamarg is vital for Maharashtra's social and economic transformation, despite initial opposition.
- •The government re-studied the project, creating a revised plan that minimizes impact on irrigated agricultural land and forest areas.
- •New route changes specific talukas, not districts, aiming to develop new regions as a greenfield highway concept.
- •Fadnavis emphasizes Kolhapur city expansion is essential to alleviate strain, prevent uncontrolled development, and maintain its administrative importance.
- •Revised tax system for Kolhapur expansion aims to accelerate development without burdening citizens, with public appeal planned post-municipal elections.
Why It Matters: Shaktipith Mahamarg's revised plan focuses on new area development, while Kolhapur's expansion is crucial for its future.
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