GAIL (Gas Authority of India) will set up a pipeline from Surat to Paradip. The pipeline will pass through Nagpur. It will be a big boon for industries located in central India as they will get clean fuel. Apart from Nagpur the pipeline will pass through Wardha, Amravati and Bhandara.
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TCS to set up office at Mihan SEZ, Nagpur
Tata Consultancy services is coming to Nagpur. They are planning to invest Rs 600 crore and generate 8000 + jobs for nagpurians.
They are planning to set up software development unit here at Special Economic zone at Mihan.
Nagpur Metro Rail by 2016: Mahrashtra Government
Maharashtra Government approved proposal to build 25 KM long Metro Rail in Nagpur.
The first phase will include route from Sitabuldi to Butibori via Mihan, 25 KM total distance. Metro rail will not be fully underground, but will run partly on an elevated corridor and the remaining will be on-ground. The project will cost around Rs 1,250 crore
Infosys investing in Mihan – Special Economic Zone ?
Maharashtra Airport development Company ( MADC ) has been facing investment problems in the MIHAN project since the global recession in the year 2008. MADC is looking for fresh investors in the zone. It has established talks with Infosys, the IT giant to invest in SEZ nagpur. Infosys has shown interest and wants to acquire 100 acres of land in the SEZ on the condition that they are offered a discount in leasing of land.