BENEFITS OF SAMRUDHHI MAHAMARG

 

BENEFITS OF SAMRUDHHI MAHAMARG

PM Modi inaugurates Mumbai Nagpur Expressway Phase 1

Benefits of Mumbai Nagpur Expressway

There are multiple benefits that the expressway will offer. Let us have a look at those benefits:

• Enhance EXIM trade: The expressway connects to Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. Also, certain districts have connectivity to these corridors as also the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, which will result in more EXIM trade.

• Promote tourism: The Samruddhi Mahamarg will also promote tourism to Shirdi, Verul, Lonar, Ajanta, etc.
• New towns to be developed: Krushi Samruddhi Nagar- is a New Town Development Authority (NDTA) which will develop new towns along the expressway. The objective to develop such towns will be to enrich the lives of the farmers residing there. These towns will boost industrial production, commercial facilities and trade.
• Boost economic growth: New towns and agro-based industries are being set up in various cities, improving many people's agricultural income. At the same time, there will be more employment opportunities for non-agriculturalists as well.

• Less travel time: The travel time between Mumbai and Nagpur will be reduced to 8 hours, currently it takes 16 hours. Roads are being built of international quality and offer a smooth and safe drive.
• Promote businesses: Various agro and industrial nodes will be linked to the expressway as Nagpur and Mumbai are the key consumer markets. The Krushi Samruddhi Nagar will provide world-class infrastructure, good transport and high-quality accommodation to the investors.
• Green corridor project: Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway is a Green Corridor project meaning 12.68 lakh trees will be planted on the expressway. Out of which, there will be small plants and shrubs too. 

Source: Mahasamrudhhi Mahamarg website

Cities Covered by Mumbai Nagpur Expressway

Mumbai to Nagpur Expressway passes by the following cities:-

• Bhiwandi

• Kalyan

• Shahapur

• Igatpuri (Nashik)

• Sinnar

• Kopargaon

• Shirdi

• Vaijapur

• Aurangabad Caves

• Shendra

• Jalna

• Sindkhed Raja

• Mehkar

• Malegaon Jahangir

• Karanja

• Dhamangaon

• Pulgaon

• Wardha

• Seloo

• Butibori Power Plant

• MIHAN SEZ (Nagpur)

Mumbai Nagpur Expressway Route

701 km long, the Mumbai Expressway route stretches across 10 districts and 390 villages. It covers the main districts of Maharashtra like Nagpur, Wardha, Amravati, Washim, Buldhana, Jalna, Aurangabad, Nashik, Ahmednagar and Thane. On the way, there are three wildlife sanctuaries, for which underpasses, overpasses and high culverts are built. Also, the longest tunnel is under construction at Kasara Ghat, Igatpuri. In total the expressway will have 33 major bridges, 274 minor bridges, six tunnels, and 65 flyovers.

Mumbai Nagpur Expressway will also connect these major tourist destinations in Maharashtra.

Tourist Destinations	Distance from Mumbai Nagpur Expressway
Shirdi	5 Km
Trimbakeshwar Shiv Temple	14 Km
Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary	60 Km
Bibi ka Maqbara	5 Km
Sula Vineyards	8 Km
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve	124 Km
Pench National Park	95 Km

Proposed Towns on Mumbai Nagpur Expressway

Few new townships are proposed along with Samruddhi Expressway. Here is a list towns which are proposed:-

Town Name	District
Virul	Vardha
Dattapur	Amravati
Shivnil	Amravati
Sheh	Washim
Vanoza	Washim
Hadas	Aurangabad
Ghaygaon/Jambhargaon	Aurangabad
Dhotra	Nagar
Savali Vihir	Nagar
Fugale	Thane
Sapgaon	Thane
Hivras/Lenad	Thane
Chinchwali	Thane

Mumbai Nagpur Expressway to Boost Real Estate Investment

Mumbai is the capital city of Maharashtra, whereas Nagpur is the vice capital city. An expressway has been constructed to improve the connectivity between these two cities. Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg will positively impact economic and infrastructure development. The expressway covers ten less developed districts which will benefit the nearby areas. 

The government also plans to develop skill-based industries, IT hubs and educational institutes along the expressway that will be advantageous for the local economy. As a result, the demand for real estate investment will also increase. So far, these districts are dependent on agriculture and dairy farming. It is also believed that the expressway will boost Exports and Imports. This is because the Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg is well connected to Delhi Mumbai Expressway, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust in Mumbai and Nagpur- Multimodal International Hub Airport at Nagpur. 

Town Name	District
Virul	Vardha
Dattapur	Amravati
Shivnil	Amravati
Sheh	Washim
Vanoza	Washim
Hadas	Aurangabad
Ghaygaon/Jambhargaon	Aurangabad
Dhotra	Nagar
Savali Vihir	Nagar
Fugale	Thane
Sapgaon	Thane
Hivras/Lenad	Thane
Chinchwali

Map Of Hadas in Aurangabad

Map Of Fugale in Thane

Map Of Dattapur in Amravati

Note: All the maps and data has been taken from official website of Samruddhi Mahamarg official website

Proposed Toll Charges at Mumbai Nagpur Expressway

When you drive on this smooth expressway, you will have to pay the toll charges. There will be 26 toll gates. Currently, the MSRDC has invited bids for the toll gates and is waiting for approval from the Maharashtra government to pass the contract to a party. However, the following are the proposed toll charges:-

Type of  vehicle	Proposed one way toll charges
Car, Jeep	Rs 1,212
Light goods vehicle, mini bus	Rs 1,955
Bus, truck	Rs 4,100
Three axle vehicles- Truck with 3 axles	Rs 4,472
Heavy construction machinery	Rs 6,435
Oversized vehicles	Rs 7,830

Conclusion - Mumbai Nagpur Expressway

The Mumbai Nagpur Expressway is a 701 km-6 lane expressway. It passes through Nagpur-Wardha-Amravati-Washim-Buldhana-Jalna-Aurangabad-Nashik-Ahmednagar-Thane. The projects will boost the rural sector's economic growth and provide employment. Also, it is a Green Corridor project, meaning that 12.68 lakh trees will be planted along the expressway. 

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