According to recent reports, only 7,000 of the 16,000 plots allotted by the MIDC offices in Nagpur and Amravati for industrial estates are being actively developed. Several reasons have been cited for the delay with the primary reason being touted as disruption caused by the Covid pandemic. The Vidarbha Economic Development Council has urged MIDC to create an amnesty program to help them cope. Their recommendations include deduction of fees and penalties levied from underutilisation and water usage. Several allottees have been unsuccessful in utilising their land parcels and wish to surrender them but are unable to because of the heavy deductions made by MIDC.
According to recent reports, only 7,000 of the 16,000 plots allotted by the MIDC offices in Nagpur and Amravati for industrial estates are being actively developed. When questions, the CEO of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) stated several reasons for the delay, with the primary reason being the covid pandemic. As these plots were allotted gradually, individuals who received the plots during the pandemic could not move forward with development as earlier planned. Several allottees also lacked the technical knowledge and requisite experience to construct an industrial unit.
The Maharashtra government is said to be taking several measures to assist individuals by developing policies to help business owners who have suffered due to the pandemic. MIDC intends to acquire more land, including the Butibori estate, to initiate and encourage industrial activity and meet future demand. The Vidarbha Economic Development Council has urged MIDC to create an amnesty program to help them cope with the losses incurred during the pandemic. They have recommended that fees due for three years beginning from April 2020 be waived off along with penalties levied from underutilisation and water usage. Several allottees have been unsuccessful in utilising their land parcels and wish to surrender them but are unable to because of the heavy deductions made by MIDC. A recommendation has been made to eliminate the deduction fee to curb non-use of land.
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