Nashik Kumbh: ₹3,954 Crore Ring Road Approved, Major Infra Push Ahead of Simhastha 2027

The Maharashtra government has granted administrative approval for civil construction works worth ₹3,954 crore for the 69.15-km Nashik Ring Road project ahead of Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027. The decision was taken during a review meeting of the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority (NTKMA) chaired by Divisional Commissioner Dr. Pravin Gedam.

Key Highlights

• The proposed Nashik Ring Road will begin from DRDO Junction (NH-60), circle the city, and reconnect to the same corridor.

• The 4/6-lane corridor will include:

  • 5 major bridges

  • 2 railway overbridges

  • 8 vehicular underpasses

  • Service roads

  • Connectivity with 4 National Highways and 4 State Highways

• The project is expected to:

  • Reduce city congestion

  • Improve regional connectivity

  • Ease Simhastha Kumbh traffic movement

  • Support long-term urban mobility planning for Nashik

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Other Infrastructure Projects Approved

Along with the Ring Road, several religious tourism, connectivity, and infrastructure projects were sanctioned:

Riverfront & Pilgrimage Development

• ₹44.53 crore approved for a 300-metre ghat near the Godavari–Nandini river confluence at Takli.

• ₹7.09 crore sanctioned for flag masts at Ramkund and Kushavart Tirth.

Trimbakeshwar & Eco Tourism

• ₹23.12 crore approved for:

  • Brahmagiri Pradakshina routes

  • Eco-tourism development at Anjaneri

Road & Mobility Projects

• ₹20.22 crore sanctioned for road development from Panchavati’s Karma Heights to Tapovan STP and Nandur village.

• ₹10.24 crore approved for an Integrated Mobility Plan by IIM Nagpur for scientific traffic planning during Simhastha 2027.

Healthcare & Regional Development

• ₹1.72 crore sanctioned for strengthening and relocating the Trimbakeshwar sub-district hospital.

• Additional approvals:

  • Kawnai (Kapildhara Tirth): ₹27.47 crore

  • Chakratirth area: ₹24.10 crore

  • Taked infrastructure works: ₹21.91 crore

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Why This Matters for Nashik

Nashik is already emerging as one of Maharashtra’s fastest-growing Tier-2 cities with strong religious, tourism, manufacturing, and infrastructure growth.

With:

• Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 preparations,

• major road and mobility upgrades,

• industrial ecosystem growth,

• tourism expansion,

• and increasing government investments,

the city is witnessing one of its biggest infrastructure transformations in recent years.