Shaktipeeth Expressway Revised: New Route Connects 13 Districts, 21 Religious Sites

• Maharashtra government revises Shaktipeeth Expressway plan after strong farmer opposition, especially in Kolhapur and Sangli.
• The new plan expands the route to approximately 856.765 km, covering 40 talukas across 13 districts, including newly added Satara.
• The expressway will connect 21 religious sites, including major Shaktipeeths like Renukamata, Bhavani Mata, and Mahalakshmi.
• Key pilgrimage sites such as Aundha Nagnath, Parli Vaijnath, Pandharpur, and Dattasampradaya sites will also be accessible.
• Project aims to cut Nagpur to Goa travel time from 18 to 8 hours, boosting religious tourism and economic activity.