Maharashtra is preparing for the next phase of global investment by positioning Nagpur as a major destination for high-value global capability centres, with the potential to create nearly 5 lakh jobs, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday.
Speaking at a public interaction programme moderated by a comedian and an actor, Fadnavis outlined plans to develop “New Nagpur” as a dedicated Global Capability Centre (GCC) hub. He said multinational companies across the world are increasingly shifting their GCC operations to India, creating a major opportunity for the state.
“The entire world is now looking at GCC. If we want to capture this opportunity, we need new business districts with iconic infrastructure,” he said.
The proposed New Nagpur will be developed across around 700 hectares near the Samruddhi Expressway. It is envisioned as a fully planned business district with walk-to-work infrastructure. “It will be a complete business district,” Fadnavis said, adding that the government has already started receiving queries from international developers interested in the project.
To support the development, the state is planning a new outer ring road connecting New Nagpur. The government is expected to collectively invest over ₹11,000 crore in the arterial road and the business district.
Fadnavis said the renewed focus on Nagpur and the Vidarbha region is driven by a long-standing development backlog. “Nagpur was once the capital of CP and Berar. It sacrificed that status to be part of a united Maharashtra,” he said.
Highlighting the city’s growth, he noted that Nagpur has emerged as Maharashtra’s third major metro after Mumbai and Pune. Despite rapid expansion and population growth, he said the city has retained its distinct culture and social fabric. Referring to a past political remark, he said, “MNS chief Raj Thackeray once remarked that I am an outsider in Mumbai. It makes me a ‘certified Nagpurkar’.”
Fadnavis also pointed to infrastructure initiatives led by Union minister Nitin Gadkari, including double-decker bridges and integrated road-and-metro corridors. He said models developed in Nagpur are now being replicated across the country.
The chief minister added that the city will soon dedicate a biogas and CNG project that will convert 100% of municipal waste into fuel, enabling city buses to operate on gas without tipping fees.
Reflecting on governance and his political journey, Fadnavis said patience was the most important lesson politics has taught him.
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