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Maharashtra Allocates ₹53,354 Crore for Land Acquisition in Statewide Infrastructure Projects

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has imposed 15-day deadlines for key land acquisitions to prevent project delays, ensuring adherence to timelines.

Overview

  • The state will allocate ₹53,354 crore to fund land acquisition for 11 major projects, spanning expressways, railway lines, and airport developments.
  • Fadnavis has ordered 15-day land acquisition windows for the Jalna–Nanded Expressway at Selu and for the Wardha–Gadchiroli and Wardha–Nanded rail lines.
  • The finance department must set aside ₹12,000 crore for the Nagpur–Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway and finalize its alignment on the PM Gati Shakti platform to limit forest land impact.
  • Clearance procedures for the Virar–Alibaug corridor’s Morbe–Karanja section will be fast-tracked to address mangrove and forest land requirements.
  • Aviation upgrades include extending Akola airport’s runway to 2,400 metres, constructing a modern terminal, and completing an obstacle limitation surface survey for the proposed Gadchiroli airport.