Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Maharashtra Approves Shaktipeeth Expressway for Faster Travel
The Maharashtra government is building a new highway called the Shaktipeeth Expressway!
This huge road will stretch across a lot of the state and make it much faster to travel between Nagpur and Goa.
Instead of taking a long time to travel, it will only take eight hours.
The new road will also pass by holy places and historical locations.
Maharashtra approved the Shaktipeeth Expressway, connecting Pavnar to Patradevi.
The 802 km expressway will reduce travel time between Nagpur and Goa.
Rs 20,787 crore has been allocated for the project.
The expressway will pass through 12 districts in Maharashtra.
The project aims to connect key pilgrimage and historical sites.
- Who
- Maharashtra cabinet.
- What
- Maharashtra approved the Shaktipeeth Expressway.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Maharashtra, connecting Pavnar to Patradevi on the Maharashtra-Goa border.
- Why
- To reduce travel time and improve connectivity.
Potential Concerns
Government's Perspective
Land Acquisition
Potential Concerns
Farmers fear land acquisition due to the project.
Government's Perspective
Talks should be held with local farmers where there is opposition to the project.
- Project Name
- Maharashtra Shaktipeeth Expressway
- Length
- 802 km
- Connecting
- Pavnar to Patradevi
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 20,787 crore
- Travel Time Reduction
- Nagpur to Goa from 18 hours to 8 hours
- Implementation Agency
- MSRDC
Sources
Maharashtra Cabinet gives nod to land acquisition for Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway
Maharashtra cabinet gives green light to 800-km Shaktipeeth Expressway
Maharashtra's New 802-Km Expressway To Link Shaktipeeths, Cut Nagpur-Goa Travel To 8 Hours
Religious Tourism, Student Welfare, Urban Infra Get Boost In Maharashtra Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet OKs Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2 at estimated cost of Rs 3626.24 crore
Union Cabinet approves Phase 2 of Pune Metro Rail Project
Union Cabinet Approves Rs 3,626 Crore For Phase 2 of Pune Metro Project
