Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, announced that the state government will soon acquire approximately 8,000 acres of land in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Marathwada’s largest city, for the development of new industrial units. The announcement was made during an award ceremony hosted by the Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) on Sunday.

Fadnavis highlighted the growing demand for land in the region and stated, "Industries are positive about setting up operations here, and the government is moving ahead with acquiring this land to support industrial growth."

In addition to the land acquisition, the CM discussed significant infrastructure developments aimed at enhancing connectivity and alleviating congestion in the city. A ring road will be constructed to connect key industrial zones, while a long flyover is planned to reduce traffic bottlenecks. The government is also committed to securing funding for the flyover project and will provide viability gap funding for the city's exhibition center.

Fadnavis emphasized Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar's role in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, declaring it as becoming the "EV capital of the country." He also mentioned the government's efforts to ensure affordable power through a floating solar project at the Jayakwadi dam backwater.

The CM also discussed the government's strategy to tackle drought in the region, including plans to divert water from the Arabian Sea and flood-prone areas of Latur and Kolhapur to address water scarcity. Additionally, an access-controlled road will be developed to link the Samruddhi Expressway to the upcoming Vadhvan Port, reducing travel time from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to the port to 6-8 hours. This will also facilitate the development of the Vadhvan Port, envisioned as one of the world’s top ten ports.

Arpit Save, president of CMIA, highlighted the association’s efforts to bring more anchor projects to the land that will be acquired in the DMIC node of Bidkin, further boosting the region's industrial prospects.