NAGPUR: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while reviewing 30 key infrastructure projects across the state on Monday, advocated for housing initiatives near Metro corridor terminals to optimize land use and improve last-mile connectivity in urban planning.
“Housing colonies should be developed next to Metro endpoints to truly leverage our transport infrastructure,” Fadnavis stated during a meeting at the state secretariat. “We have both the technology and resources. These projects should be completed within three years,” he emphasized.
The meeting, part of an ongoing series in the Chief Minister’s War Room, involved top bureaucrats and district-level officials via videoconference. This was the third session, following earlier reviews of 33 projects and over 135 actionable points. Updates on the implementation of previous decisions were also shared.
The CM emphasized the urgency of fund allocation and prompt decision-making for timely project execution. “Metro projects throughout Maharashtra must adhere to timelines. Any issues delaying progress should be addressed immediately,” he said, highlighting the need for effective project-specific management units.
Fadnavis insisted that project updates be reported solely on the CM Dashboard rather than through separate departmental trackers. “All decisions made in the War Room must be executed before the next review. If new obstacles arise, inform the War Room right away,” he instructed. “This is not merely a review — it serves as a command center for resolution and delivery.”
Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar, Chief Economic Advisor Praveen Pardeshi, and Principal Secretary to CM Ashwini Bhide were present.
