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The Maharashtra government has announced plans to develop industrial and defence corridors along Nagpur as part of a new industrial policy approved by the Cabinet. The corridors will span Nagpur, Wardha, Amravati, and Saoner in Vidarbha, with additional developments planned in Pune, Ahilya Nagar, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Nashik, and Dhule.

Key initiatives include the Samruddhi Industrial Corridor connecting Nagpur to Mumbai, featuring 18 new townships and 24 interchanges. The policy also supports the establishment of electric vehicle fleets in Nagpur, Mumbai, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Pune, and Amravati, alongside plans for a steel corridor in Gadchiroli and a green corridor in Butibori.

A critical investment fund of Rs3,000 crore will be created through 'Invest Maharashtra' to enhance infrastructure for these corridors. The policy aims to position Maharashtra as a leading investment destination, targeting sectors such as semiconductors, hydrogen fuel, and aerospace.