Union Minister Gadkari Supports Relocation of ₹12,215 Crore SNG Project HQ to Nagpur Nagpur: A renewed push to relocate the headquarters of a proposed ₹12,215-crore Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) project to Nagpur has gained traction, with Union minister Nitin Gadkari advocating for the move. The initiative, spearheaded by the Association for Industrial Development (AID), seeks to shift the administrative base of the project from Mumbai to Nagpur, citing logistical advantages and regional economic balance as key factors. Gadkari has directed senior officials of Coal India Ltd (CIL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to consider Nagpur as a viable location, emphasizing its strategic proximity to the project site and its growing industrial infrastructure. The SNG project, based on coal gasification technology, is planned at Majri in Bhadravati tehsil of Chandrapur district. It is a joint venture between CIL and BPCL, with the potential to create employment for approximately 3,000 skilled and semi-skilled workers. AID President Ashish Kale submitted a formal representation to the authorities, highlighting that situating the headquarters in Nagpur would enhance operational efficiency by enabling closer coordination between management and the production site. The association argued that this relocation would also address long-standing concerns about industrial concentration in Mumbai, promoting more balanced economic growth across Maharashtra. Gadkari’s intervention underscores the significance of the proposal, as the final decision hinges on a combination of operational, financial, and administrative considerations.#nagpur #coal_india_ltd #bharat_petroleum_corporation_ltd #union_minister_gadkari #association_for_industrial_development
