Shaktipeeth Highway: Revised Alignment Finalized, 856 Km Route Through 13 Districts

• The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has finalized the revised alignment for the Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Highway, extending its length to 856 kilometers.
• The new alignment will traverse 13 districts and impact approximately 395 villages, with the proposal awaiting final state government approval.
• The project, modeled after the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Highway, aims to connect Nagpur and Goa.
• Initial alignments faced strong opposition from farmers and landowners in districts like Kolhapur, Sangli, and Sindhudurg over land acquisition, environmental concerns, and compensation.
• MSRDC revised the alignment multiple times based on government instructions and local feedback to address public resistance.

Why It Matters: Shaktipeeth Highway's revised 856 km alignment is finalized, awaiting state approval amidst past opposition.