Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Nashik's Simhastha Infrastructure Aims to Drive Industrial Growth
Nashik is building many new facilities before the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
These include roads, power systems, water networks, sewage treatment and digital connections.
Commissioner Shekhar Singh said the projects could help bring more businesses and investment to the city.
He said the facilities should be useful for 15 to 20 years, not just during the religious event.
A ring road could make it easier for trucks to move and reduce traffic and pollution.
New power substations are expected to provide more electricity for industries.
Nashik is also expanding sewage treatment and developing a large sewage network.
Local industry leaders want businesses from Nashik to participate in the construction work.
They said better infrastructure could create jobs and attract new industries.
Commissioner Shekhar Singh said Simhastha infrastructure could boost Nashik's investment and industrial growth.
Expressways, ring roads, utilities, transport, sewage systems and digital connectivity are being developed ahead of the Kumbh Mela.
Singh said infrastructure should serve Nashik for the next 15 to 20 years, not only during the event.
A new ring road is expected to reduce congestion and pollution while improving freight movement and industrial development.
NIMA said local industries should receive opportunities in the infrastructure works and pledged cooperation with the administration.
- Who
- Simhastha Kumbh Mela Authority Commissioner Shekhar Singh and representatives of the Nashik Industries and Manufacturers’ Association.
- What
- They discussed how infrastructure being developed for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela could support Nashik’s long-term industrial and economic growth.
- When
- Ahead of the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela; the infrastructure is intended to serve the next 15 to 20 years.
- Where
- At the Nashik Industries and Manufacturers’ Association auditorium in Nashik.
- Why
- To improve connectivity and essential services, attract investment and industries, reduce congestion and pollution, and create employment opportunities.
- Power capacity planned
- Around 1,600 to 2,000 MVA of additional power availability is expected.
- Substations
- One 400-kV, two 220-kV and four 132-kV substations are being developed.
- Sewage treatment
- A 46 MLD sewage treatment project is nearing completion.
- Sewage network
- Around 385 kilometres of sewage network is being developed.
- Road renewal
- Around 20 major city roads are undergoing renewal.
- Proposed development zones
- Planned development along the ring road could include zones for information technology, Global Capability Centres and MSMEs.
- Industry participation
- NIMA requested opportunities for local industries in the major infrastructure works.