The district is abundant in natural resources- water, soil, natural vegetation, animal wealth and minerals. As a result, Kolhapur is one of the most agriculturally advanced districts of not only Maharashtra but also India. It is fast becoming an industrialised district as well and already a front runner in agro-based industries. There are two MIDC areas and a newly started SEZ which take Kolhapur to higher panes in terms of Manufacturing and processing various products. Kolhapur District is one of the shining examples in the Co-operative Movement of India. No doubt, the district has the highest per capita income in the Maharashtra State and one of the highest in the country. Kolhapur is well positioned for future growth as
- Kolhapur has one of the highest per-capita incomes for a city in India.
- Large pool of human resources, aided by the presence of a large number of engineering, management and other educational institutes
- Law and order problems are almost negligible.
- Well connected with road (NH-4), rail, and air network
- Readily available 100 acres land in 5 star MIDC, 200 acres in proposed expansion plan & on demand readily built-in infrastructure
- A single window Clarence system and many other benefits make Kolhapur a favorite investment location.
- Infrastructure is improved with 200cr Road Infrastructure project.
Real Estate Investment Opportunities
Kolhapur provides good environment and opportunities for Real estate investment. Investors can expect good return on investment with investment in Land. Based on rapid growth of Pune, Thane, Nashik and Nagpur. Kolhapur provides excellent alternative for investment with strong infrastructure. Investors are looking at buying land in Kolhapur and hill stations like Panhala, Gaganbavada and Amba Ghat which have year round lovely weather.
Future : With its royal heritage, high quality human resources, highly successful local entrepreneurship,a rich and balanced educational system, abundance of water, good connectivity in terms of railway, roads and airport, easy access to water transport, rich forest and mineral resources will result into balanced economy in the future.
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