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Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis urges timely completion of Gorewada African Safari project
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🗓 30 Aug 2026, 10:18 PM
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Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called for a fixed deadline to finish the Gorewada African Safari at Nagpur Zoo, stressing the need to avoid further delays.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met officials overseeing the Gorewada African Safari project and emphasized that the work must adhere to a clear timeline. The safari, envisioned as a major attraction within the Nagpur Zoo, has experienced setbacks since its inception, prompting the state leader to intervene.
Fadnavis highlighted that the project, which aims to recreate African wildlife habitats for visitors, should be completed without further postponements. He urged the responsible agencies to coordinate closely and submit a concrete schedule for the remaining construction and landscaping tasks.
State authorities have indicated that the safari will boost tourism in the region once operational, but they have not disclosed a revised completion date. The deputy chief minister’s directive seeks to accelerate progress and ensure that the investment yields the expected benefits for Nagpur’s visitors.
The call for a time-bound finish reflects broader concerns about infrastructure delays across Maharashtra, with officials now tasked with delivering on the promised timeline.
Fadnavis highlighted that the project, which aims to recreate African wildlife habitats for visitors, should be completed without further postponements. He urged the responsible agencies to coordinate closely and submit a concrete schedule for the remaining construction and landscaping tasks.
State authorities have indicated that the safari will boost tourism in the region once operational, but they have not disclosed a revised completion date. The deputy chief minister’s directive seeks to accelerate progress and ensure that the investment yields the expected benefits for Nagpur’s visitors.
The call for a time-bound finish reflects broader concerns about infrastructure delays across Maharashtra, with officials now tasked with delivering on the promised timeline.