Maharashtra's CM Fadnavis Ensures New Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur by 2028

Key Takeaways

Completion Deadline: New Vidhan Bhavan to be finished by 2028.

Modern Infrastructure: Designed to meet contemporary legislative needs.

Funding: Rs 662 crore allocated for the main complex.

Traffic Solutions: Neral-Shirur Highway to alleviate congestion.

Capacity: Legislative Assembly to seat 400, Council 120, Central Hall 700.

Mumbai, March 11 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, has instructed the administration to ensure the timely completion of the new Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur by the year 2028.

He stressed the importance of taking prompt measures to finalize the main complex, which will accommodate the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, and a Central Hall, along with separate administrative buildings within the designated timeline.

This directive was given during a session of the Cabinet Infrastructure Committee at the Legislature.

The committee explored matters such as land acquisition, necessary approvals, and funding for various high-impact initiatives, including the new Vidhan Bhavan complex and administrative building in Nagpur, the Neral-Shirur Highway as an alternative route to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, and connectivity nodes linking the Alibaug-Virar Highway (Atal Setu), Mumbai-Goa Highway, and the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

The new Vidhan Bhavan, set to replace the existing structure established in 1920, is being designed to align with contemporary legislative and administrative needs. The complex will feature Blocks A, B, and C, which will house the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, Central Hall, committee rooms, and a press gallery.

The four-storey main complex will cover an area of 62,924 square feet. An allocation of Rs 662 crore has been earmarked for the main complex and Rs 339 crore for the administrative building.

The new Vidhan Bhavan will include a Legislative Assembly with a seating capacity of 400, a Legislative Council accommodating 120 members, and a Central Hall capable of hosting 700 individuals, as per government announcements.

The proposed Neral-Shirur Highway was a significant topic during the meeting. This highway will begin at Karjat-Neral in the Raigad district and connect to Shirur on the Pune-Ahilyanagar Highway.

This route is anticipated to greatly alleviate traffic congestion on the existing Mumbai-Pune Expressway and provide a more efficient transit corridor for vehicles coming from various regions within the state. The Chief Minister urged officials to accelerate the requisite approvals and funding for this initiative.

Furthermore, acknowledging the increasing demand for traffic management, the committee assessed technical details related to the Pune-Shirur project, which encompasses a six-lane elevated roadway and a four-lane ground-level road.

Point of View

As it aligns with ongoing efforts to improve traffic infrastructure in Maharashtra.

NationPress

7 Aug 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the expected completion date for the new Vidhan Bhavan?

The new Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur is expected to be completed by 2028.

What will the new Vidhan Bhavan include?

The new Vidhan Bhavan will house the Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, Central Hall, committee rooms, and a press gallery.

How much funding has been allocated for the new Vidhan Bhavan?

An allocation of Rs 662 crore has been made for the main complex and Rs 339 crore for the administrative building.

What is the significance of the Neral-Shirur Highway?

The Neral-Shirur Highway is designed to reduce traffic congestion on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and enhance connectivity.

What features will the new Vidhan Bhavan have?

The new complex will include a Legislative Assembly with a seating capacity of 400, a Legislative Council with 120 seats, and a Central Hall with a capacity for 700.