The Maharashtra cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Wednesday cleared major infrastructure projects, including new metro corridors in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, suburban rail network expansion, and an international business hub in Nagpur, alongside key policy decisions in energy, tribal development and welfare schemes.

The cabinet cleared the Rs 23,487 crore Mumbai Metro Line-11 project from Wadala to Gateway of India, the Thane circular metro, extensions to Pune Metro Lines 2 and 4, Nagpur Metro Phase-2, and new metro stations at Balajinagar and Bibwewadi in Pune, an official statement said.

The government also approved procurement of 238 air-conditioned local trains for Mumbai at Rs 4,826 crore under MUTP-3 and 3A, alongside Rs 14,907 crore for 136 km of new suburban corridors, including Panvel-Vasai, Kasara-Asangaon, and Badlapur-Karjat lines.

In addition, construction of a third and fourth suburban corridor between Pune and Lonavala worth Rs 5,100 crore received clearance.

Apart from transport projects, the cabinet has sanctioned ₹3,750 crore for constructing a new High Court complex at Bandra (East). Officials stated that modernising judicial infrastructure is part of the state’s commitment to meeting the demands of a rapidly growing city like Mumbai. T

his comprehensive approach to infrastructure development reflects Maharashtra’s dedication to addressing both transport and judicial needs as it continues to grow economically and demographically.