Gadkari boosts Nagpur's cargo and tech sector

30 Oct 2023 CW Team

In a significant development for Nagpur, Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, announced the expansion of the Multimodal International Hub Airport at Nagpur (Mihan). This expansion aims to establish Nagpur as the cargo capital and a thriving tech hub.

Gadkari's announcement has sent ripples of excitement among the industrial community, investors, and entrepreneurs. The expansion of Mihan is expected to attract a range of opportunities for businesses, resulting in employment generation and economic growth in the region.

With this development, Nagpur is poised to become a major center for cargo and logistics operations. The upgraded Mihan will offer world-class facilities for cargo handling, including warehousing, storage, and distribution services. This will make Nagpur a preferred destination for domestic and international freight operations, further boosting trade and export potential for the city.

Additionally, Gadkari envisions transforming Nagpur into a tech hub by leveraging the expansion of Mihan.

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