Shaktipeeth Highway: Route Changes, Increased Length, and Economic Boost
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News18•18-01-2026, 09:35
Shaktipeeth Highway: Route Changes, Increased Length, and Economic Boost
- •The Pawanar-Patradevi Shaktipeeth Highway project is in a decisive stage, with land measurement completed in over 150 villages.
- •The project has an initial allocation of 12,000 crore rupees, with a total cost estimated at 20,000 crore rupees.
- •Route alignment in Kolhapur district was temporarily canceled due to local objections, leading to necessary changes and an increased highway length.
- •The highway, now expected to be around 840 km long, will connect 370 villages across 12 districts, including Wardha, Yavatmal, and Kolhapur.
- •It will boost religious tourism by connecting 18 major religious sites, including the three Shaktipeeths: Mahur, Tuljapur, and Kolhapur.
Why It Matters: Shaktipeeth Highway sees route changes, increased length, and aims to boost connectivity and religious tourism.
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