Entry to Shendra node of AURIC
They said roads, transport networks and civic infrastructure must be developed ahead of industrial growth to prevent future traffic congestion, accidents and logistical bottlenecks. “Infrastructure must be built before industries come up, not after,” he said. Also, a strong 60m wide road network for Bidkin and a dedicated bypass to divert heavy vehicles away from Chitegaon-Bidkin villages are needed,” he said.
Independent strategist and analyst Nikhil Bhalerao stressed the need for proactive planning. Bhalerao called for the complete development of the proposed 60m wide Shendra-Karmad-Jalna road and a robust road network across the Bidkin region to handle future traffic. “There is a need for full development of the planned 60m wide Shendra-Karmad-Jalna road to handle future traffic.
“There is a need to rethink this and plan roads keeping in mind the city’s needs for the next 25 years, not just today,” he said, referring to the reduction of road widths at some locations compared with earlier proposals. “A special council led by an IAS officer should be formed to address infrastructural and other needs of Shendra-Bidkin,” he said. Experts said the region would require integrated planning for roads, water supply, drainage, public transport, logistics and civic amenities to support future growth.
Bhalerao further expressed concern over changes in the city’s revised development plan. Amid the rapid expansion, Atharveshraj Nandawat, president of the Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA), proposed the formation of a dedicated coordination body.