Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis gives nod to MSRDC projects

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has given an in-principle approval to several big-ticket projects of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC).

Some of these projects are Worli-Haji Ali Sea Link, augmentation of Mumbai-Pune Expressway, bridges over Thane and Vashi creeks, Freeway on Ghodbunder Road, Smart Cities along Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Inland passenger water transport, etc. Apart from this, an approval has also been given for setting up of MSRDC India International, an international arm of the agency to take up projects for implementation in foreign countries.

MSRDC officials made a presentation to the chief minister detailing about the projects that were pending for clearance and further implementation for the last several years due to various reasons, including lack of funds with the corporation.

"Assurance has been given by the CM on speedy formation of cabinet sub-committee on infrastructure and thereafter quick clearances to the projects of the MSRDC," said Eknath Shinde, chairman of MSRDC.