Narendra Modi, today dedicated the Bidkin Industrial Area (BIA) in Maharashtra to the nation, marking a significant milestone in India's industrial development. The Prime Minister joined the event virtually, while the main ceremony in Pune was attended by Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and other dignitaries. The event was webcast from Auric Hall, where Shri Atul Save, Minister of Housing & OBC Welfare, Government of Maharashtra, Dr. Bhagwat Karad, MP Rajya Sabha, and many others were present.
The Bidkin Industrial Area, a transformative project spanning 7,855 acres, has been developed under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) as part of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. Situated 20 km south of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, this industrial hub holds immense potential to catalyze economic growth in the Marathwada region.