3,000 applications with MIDC for land in Chakan and Khed

The recent decision of Bharat Forge to scrap their special economic zone (SEZ) in Khed has put a question mark over the industrial future of the area. The company had applied for SEZ and had plans to develop it as an industrial hub. The phase II of the proposed Khed SEZ,which was to be developed by MIDC and private companies,had also come under the cloud. The proposed second SEZ was to come up over 112 hectares.

Dispelling doubts about the project,Relekar said MIDC had decided to go ahead with developing the land itself. At present,the land acquisition process is in its last stage,with talks about amount of compensation going on. Land for more than 20 villages in the region is to be included in the area.

Speaking about the proposed development in the area,Relekar said emphasis would be put on building infrastructure. Road connectivity is a major issue with no proper approach road for the site. “Also in order to attract business in the region,six-laning of the Pune-Nashik Road has to be completed. The project is stuck near Talegaon because of land acquisition issues. Once it is cleared,we hope more investment would roll into the area.”

Awaiting allotment

Khed

*Auto components tier 2 and 3 manufacturing companies,including those involved in support functions of major auto chains

*Small to medium size component companies dealing with welding,moulding etc

Chakan

*Manufacturing companies that deal with information technology (IT) support for automotive components

*Companies dealing with basic support functions and workshops for production of components