Archive · 4 Nov 2025
CM Fadnavis to Inaugurate ₹7,000 Crore Projects in Nashik Ahead of Elections
Imagine Nashik is getting ready for a big festival called the Kumbh Mela, where many people will visit.
To make sure everyone can travel easily, they plan to widen the road between Nashik and Trimbakeshwar.
Some people were worried because widening the road might take some of their land.
A government minister talked to them and promised that they would only take the land they absolutely need and would pay fairly for it.
The Chief Minister is also coming to open many new projects that will help the city, like a new government building and water projects, all before new election rules start.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis is set to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects totaling ₹7,000 crore in Nashik on November 7.
The projects include the six-laning of the Nashik–Trimbak road, a new Zilla Parishad building, and the Trimbakeshwar lift irrigation scheme.
These inaugurations are planned before the election code of conduct takes effect for local body elections.
Kumbh Mela Minister Girish Mahajan assured that land for the Nashik-Trimbak road would be acquired only where necessary, with fair compensation for affected individuals.
Concerns over land acquisition were raised by citizens who had been protesting but have since suspended their hunger strike following discussions with Minister Mahajan.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Kumbh Mela Minister Girish Mahajan, along with local administration and citizens.
- What
- Inauguration and foundation laying for development projects worth ₹7,000 crore, including the Nashik-Trimbak road, and addressing concerns over land acquisition for these projects.
- When
- Chief Minister's visit on November 7; land acquisition discussions held prior to this; hunger strike was ongoing and has been suspended.
- Where
- Nashik and Trimbakeshwar regions.
- Why
- To accelerate development works ahead of the Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela and before the announcement of the election code of conduct, while also addressing citizen concerns regarding land acquisition.
Government
Citizens Affected by Land Acquisition
Land Acquisition for Nashik-Trimbak Road
Government
Land will be acquired only where necessary, and no injustice will be done. Compensation will be provided as per rules and at fair value.
Citizens Affected by Land Acquisition
Citizens were on a hunger strike protesting potential land acquisition and its impact on property and livelihood.
- Total Project Value
- ₹7,000 crore
- Chief Minister's Visit Date
- November 7
- Key Projects
- Six-laning of Nashik-Trimbak road, new Zilla Parishad building, Trimbakeshwar lift irrigation scheme, Darshan Path, road development and sewage projects in Nashik.
- Minister Present
- Girish Mahajan (Kumbh Mela Minister)
- Key Officials Present
- MLA Saroj Ahire, District Collector Ayush Prasad, NMRDA official Jalesh Sharma
