Overview
On December 31, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the construction of the six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra. The project, with a total capital cost of ₹19,142 crore, aims to enhance regional connectivity and boost economic development.
Key Developments
Project Details
- Project Name: Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot Corridor
- Length: 374 km
- Cost: ₹19,142 crore
- Construction Mode: BOT (Toll)
Connectivity
The corridor will provide connectivity to important regional cities such as Nashik, Ahilyanagar, and Solapur, connecting to Kurnool. It is proposed to connect to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Vadhawan port interchange, the Agra-Mumbai corridor at Nashik at the junction with NH-60 (Adegaon), and the Samruddhi Mahamarg at Pangri (near Nashik).
Impact
The primary purpose of the proposed access-controlled six-lane greenfield project corridor is to improve travel efficiency. It is expected to reduce travel time by 17 hours and reduce the travel distance by 201 km. The corridor will also improve logistics efficiency for freight originating and terminating at major National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) nodes of Kopparthy and Orvakal.
UPSC Relevance
GS3: Infrastructure Development
This project is a significant step to facilitate integrated transport infrastructure development under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan principle. It demonstrates the government's focus on enhancing connectivity and promoting economic growth through infrastructure development.
GS3: Economic Development
The corridor is expected to generate about 251.06 lakh man-days of direct employment and 313.83 lakh man-days of indirect employment. It will also induce additional employment opportunities due to an increase in economic activity in the vicinity of the proposed corridor.
Important Facts
- Project Approval Date: December 31, 2025
- Corridor Length: 374 km
- Total Cost: ₹19,142 crore
- Construction Model: BOT (Toll)
- Connectivity: Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Solapur, Kurnool
- Travel Time Reduction: 17 hours
- Travel Distance Reduction: 201 km
- Direct Employment Generation: 251.06 lakh man-days
- Indirect Employment Generation: 313.83 lakh man-days