Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd. (MSRDC) was awarded SKOCH 2025 Award for successful implementation of its flagship project, tthe Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg, also known as the Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway or Samruddhi Mahamarg.
The award was presented at the 100th SKOCH Summit held at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, recognizing excellence in governance, infrastructure, and inclusive development.
About Samruddhi Mahamarg
High-Speed Greenfield Expressway:
- A greenfield expressway that provides direct and efficient connectivity to 392 villages across 26 talukas in 10 districts of Maharashtra.
Reduced Travel Time:
- Cuts down travel time between Nagpur and Mumbai from 16-18 hours to just 7-8 hours.
Economic Impact:
- Enhances access to Mumbai.
- Catalyzes agricultural and industrial development in the Vidarbha and Marathwada regions.
- Creates new growth opportunities for agro-based and manufacturing industries, thereby boosting the state’s economy.
About SKOCH Award
Established in 2003, the SKOCH Award recognizes outstanding contributions in:
- Governance and inclusive growth.
- Technology excellence and corporate leadership.
- Citizen service delivery and capacity building.
Celebrates individuals, projects, and institutions that contribute significantly to making India a better nation.