Mihan to soon boast new multimodal logistics park Nagpur: The Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) has signed an agreement with the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) to develop a multimodal logistics park in the Mihan Special Economic Zone. The project, which will span 19.92 acres of land, aims to establish advanced warehousing infrastructure capable of handling diverse cargo types. The facility will integrate road, rail, and air connectivity to streamline the movement of goods, with a focus on reducing transit delays and enhancing supply chain efficiency. The logistics park will feature modern storage systems and cold chain infrastructure designed for perishable goods and pharmaceuticals, sectors critical to global trade. Located within a Special Economic Zone, the site will also offer single-window customs clearance, simplifying import-export procedures and reducing bureaucratic hurdles. Officials emphasized that the project aligns with national efforts to strengthen manufacturing competitiveness and integrate India’s trade networks globally. Nagpur, positioned at the geographic center of the country, has long been recognized as a strategic logistics hub. The development of this park is expected to further solidify its role by lowering logistics costs and improving efficiency. Officials described the initiative as a “game changer” for coordinated logistics development between central and state agencies, highlighting its potential to boost economic growth in the region. The project is projected to create employment opportunities across logistics, supply chain, and allied services, offering prospects for local youth.#nagpur #maharashtra_airport_development_company #central_warehousing_corporation #mihan_special_economic_zone #single_window_customs_clearance
Existing Land Use Survey Drags, Nagpur DP In Doldrums Nagpur’s long-overdue development plan (DP) faces further delays as the Existing Land Use (ELU) survey remains incomplete in more than half of the areas included in the expanded municipal limits. Of the 57 mauzas incorporated into the planning framework, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s town planning department has completed ELUs for only 25, leaving 32 areas pending even after the initial deadline passed. Civic officials attributed the slowdown to challenges in reconciling land-use data from the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT), which previously drafted the city’s development plan. The revised DP, mandated under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966, carries strict statutory timelines. Sections 23(1), 34, and 38 of the Act require the plan to be finalized within six months of its notification, setting December 13, 2025, as the deadline for publishing the final growth blueprint. However, doubts persist about the municipal corporation’s ability to meet this target, given its historical struggles with implementation. The last development plan, created by NIT in 2000, outlined 896 reservations for civic amenities like parks, schools, and roads, but over two decades later, only 92 reservations have been executed, with 804 still pending. Municipal commissioner Vipin Itankar, who recently took charge, reviewed the stalled progress during a meeting and directed the town planning department to complete the ELU survey for the remaining 32 mauzas by May 31, 2025. Originally scheduled for completion by December 13, 2024, the target was missed due to administrative and technical bottlenecks.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #nagpur_improvement_trust #vipin_itankar #maha_metro #maharashtra_airport_development_company
