Nashik Industries Association Appeals to Chief Minister for Davos Investment Projects and Land Solutions
The Nashik Industries and Manufacturers' Association (Nima), the leading industry body in the region, has made a direct appeal to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. During his visit to Nashik on Friday, a delegation led by Nima President Ashish Nahar urged the chief minister to allocate a portion of the major investment projects secured at the recent World Economic Forum in Davos to Nashik district.
Critical Land Acquisition Delays Hampering Industrial Growth
In their meeting, the delegation highlighted a pressing concern: the slow pace of land acquisition by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). They emphasized that industrial expansion in Nashik is facing severe constraints due to a critical shortage of available industrial land. According to Nima, a proposal to acquire over 1,000 hectares for industrial use has been pending for several years, with minimal progress recorded recently.
"Except for a few hectares acquired in the last two to three years, no substantial land procurement has taken place," stated Nahar, underscoring the urgency of the situation. This land bottleneck is seen as a major impediment to attracting and accommodating new, large-scale industrial ventures in the district.
Immediate Government Action and Upcoming Investment Summit
Taking note of these serious concerns, Chief Minister Fadnavis responded promptly. He instructed the district administration, including Collector Ayush Prasad, to expedite the land acquisition process. The directive aims to ensure adequate industrial land is made available at the earliest to facilitate much-needed industrial expansion in Nashik.
The Nima delegation also extended an invitation to the chief minister to inaugurate their upcoming investment summit, scheduled for the third week of March in Nashik. This summit is strategically designed to attract high-value industrial projects and actively promote Nashik as a premier investment destination. Nahar confirmed that the chief minister has agreed to attend the event and expressed his willingness to support the district in securing new investments. The exact date for the summit will be announced shortly.
Focus on Davos MoUs and Positive Government Assurance
In a conversation following the meeting, Nahar described the interaction with the chief minister as brief yet highly productive. He pointed out that the state government had signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth nearly Rs 30 lakh crore during the Davos summit. Nima has specifically requested that Nashik be considered favorably when allocating projects under these significant agreements.
"The chief minister responded positively and assured the delegation that Nashik would not be overlooked in the upcoming investment allocations," Nahar reported. This assurance provides a hopeful outlook for the district's industrial future.
Confidence in Resolving Long-Standing Hurdles
Nahar further elaborated on Nashik's significant industrial growth potential, which remains largely untapped due to the land constraint. He stressed that resolving this issue must be treated as an immediate priority for the district to truly benefit from large-scale investments. Expressing confidence in the process, Nahar believes that with the direct intervention and oversight from the chief minister's office, the long-pending land acquisition hurdles will finally be addressed, paving the way for a new era of industrial development in Nashik.
