Archive · 7 Sep 2025
AURIC Smart City in Maharashtra Poised for Major Job Creation
Imagine a new city called AURIC in India, designed to attract businesses and create jobs.
This smart city, launched six years ago, has attracted big and small companies, promising over 62,000 jobs and billions in investment.
With infrastructure and reduced rents for small businesses, AURIC aims to boost manufacturing and growth in the region.
It offers a business-friendly environment with industrial clusters and world-class facilities.
The city's development is part of a larger plan to enhance infrastructure and support economic expansion.
AURIC smart city in Maharashtra has created investment potential of Rs 71,343 crore.
The project, launched in 2019, has allotted plots to various industries.
Industrial land in AURIC is almost fully allotted.
A Skill Development Centre will be established to enhance workforce capabilities.
Office space rents for MSMEs have been reduced by 50% from April 1, 2025.
- Who
- AURIC smart city in Maharashtra
- What
- Is set to generate over 62,400 jobs and attract substantial investments
- When
- Since the project launched six years ago.
- Where
- Shendra-Bidkin Industrial Area in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To create a manufacturing and investment hub and boost the region's growth.
- Investment Potential
- Rs 71,343 crore
- Expected Jobs
- 62,405
- Project Launch Date
- September 7, 2019
- MSME Rent Reduction
- 50% cut effective April 1, 2025