Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Maharashtra CM Pushes for Timely Land Acquisition
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra wants to build important projects like expressways and roads, but they need land first.
He told everyone to speed up getting the land needed for these projects, like the Shaktipeeth Expressway and the Pune Ring Road, so the projects can start on time.
He wants to use a special online tool to plan the Shaktipeeth Expressway so they don't have to cut down a lot of trees.
The government will spend a lot of money to buy the land.
The goal is to finish these projects quickly and avoid spending too much money.
Maharashtra CM directs officials to expedite land acquisition for infrastructure projects.
Focus is on projects like Shaktipeeth Expressway, Pune Ring Road, and Virar-Alibaug corridor.
CM mandates finalizing the Shaktipeeth Expressway alignment via Gati Shakti portal to minimize forest impact.
Finance department to allocate Rs 12,000 crore for Shaktipeeth Expressway land acquisition.
Land acquisition for multiple projects must adhere to specific timelines to avoid delays and cost escalations.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- What
- Maharashtra CM directed officials to expedite land acquisition for infrastructure projects.
- When
- June 19
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To prevent project delays and cost overruns.
- Projects
- Shaktipeeth Expressway, Pune Ring Road, Virar-Alibaug corridor, others
- Financial Allocation
- Rs 12,000 crore for Shaktipeeth Expressway land acquisition
- Total Land Acquisition Cost
- Rs 53,354 crore for 11 state projects
- Direction
- Complete land acquisition within prescribed timelines
- Tool
- Gati Shakti portal for expressway alignment