Maha CM orders faster land acquisition for industries
Mumbai, Aug 5
Stating that the rapid expansion of new industrial estates across the state is key to driving overall economic progress, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday directed officials to expedite land acquisition processes to ensure timely land availability for upcoming industries and accelerate Maharashtra's industrial growth.
The directives were issued during a comprehensive review meeting chaired by CM Fadnavis focusing on land acquisition for various Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) projects.
Highlighting measures to increase efficiency, CM Fadnavis noted that the industrial plot allocation process has been made significantly more transparent through the 'MILAP' online platform.
The system enables online applications, real-time tracking, and automated issuance of offer letters and allotment orders, along with dashboard monitoring. Between October 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026, a total of 1,183 industrial plots were allocated across the state, generating Rs 5,502 crore in revenue.
Currently, the land acquisition process for 66,343 acres is underway across key districts, including Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Nagpur, Pune, Palghar, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Thane, Ratnagiri, Raigad, Nashik and Wardha. Administrative procedures are also progressing to meet the demand for 75,234 acres of land required under 97 MoUs signed by the state government, the Chief Minister added.
To prevent delays caused by high-powered committee approvals, administrative clearances and forest permissions, CM Fadnavis instructed officials to streamline existing procedures.
He emphasised the need to remove unnecessary administrative layers so that land can be provided to industries without delay, giving momentum to investment projects.
The Chief Minister directed that clear timelines be established for plot development based on project scope and investment size.
Commencing construction within designated deadlines will be mandatory; failure to do so will attract phased penalties, along with provisions for reacquiring undeveloped plots.
To bring consistency and efficiency to industrial land utilisation, he instructed officials to formulate updated allotment criteria after studying best practices implemented across India and internationally.
During the meeting, officials presented a detailed presentation outlining the current status of MIDC land acquisition activities. The review also covered industrial plot allocations, redevelopment of undeveloped plots, policy reforms in plot distribution and land rationalisation for ongoing industrial projects, said the release.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The MILAP platform seems like a game-changer! 1,183 plots allocated and Rs 5,502 crore revenue in such a short time - that's impressive transparency. As someone working in the real estate sector, I can vouch that digital processes reduce corruption significantly. Proud of Maharashtra's progressive approach! 🇮🇳
Interesting to see how Indian states are pushing industrial growth. The phased penalties for delays in construction is a bold move. I've seen similar policies in some US states but with less enforcement. Hope this attracts global investors too! Maharashtra remains a top destination.
Good initiative but speed shouldn't come at the cost of environment! Gadchiroli and Chandrapur are sensitive areas - we need proper forest clearances, not shortcuts. Balancing development with ecology is crucial. Restoring faith in MIDC is important but let's be careful.
This is exactly what India needs - less bureaucracy, more action! The 'MILAP' platform shows we can modernize governance. With 75,000+ acres demanded under MoUs, this will create lakhs of jobs. Young Indians definitely want this kind of momentum. Jai Maharashtra! 💪
I appreciate the transparency but officials should also address the issue of land acquisition for tribal communities in Gadchiroli. While we want industries, we must ensure equitable displacement policies. Otherwise this 'faster' approach might create more problems than solutions.
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