Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The 374 km Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot greenfield corridor in Maharashtra, approved by the Union Cabinet at a cost of ₹19,142 crore, will be developed under the BOT (Toll) mode. This Build-Operate-Transfer model allows private entities to design, construct, and operate the highway while collecting toll revenue for a specified period. The corridor aims to reduce travel time by 17 hours, improve logistics efficiency, and enhance regional economic growth. Integration with major expressways like Delhi–Mumbai and Samruddhi Mahamarg further strengthens India’s national transport network while ensuring high-speed, uninterrupted traffic flow for both passenger and freight vehicles.