Kolhapur Today

Kolhapur Today

Kolhapur has been long discussed as the second highest per capita income II tier city, called the "sugar bowl of India" ,having the maximum amount of Mercedes cars, spinning mills, education center and above all facts, known for its spicy curries and leather footwear. An international Go- carting track, Hill resorts/Amusement park, multiplexes & the other new entrants in the past few months are 3 new malls, Big bazaar, Reliance, and number of residential apartments.

Today kolhapur is emerging as of one of the most progressive III tier cities. Located on the golden quadrangle express way ,with the travel time of major cities like Pune, Bangalore and Bombay reduced considerably. The Kolhapur airport is being revamped .It now has refueling and night landing facilities with the expansion plan, & an increased airstrip for Boeing flights too in years to come.

The city is emerging as a new Important IT destination. Research made by various institutes indicate that Kolhapur has a very good potential for the growth of IT & BPO’s in years to come.

All major banks have seen this potential growth of Kolhapur. It is the 10th city of choice by Deutsche bank .ITC is planning a cooperate office, 3-4 star hotels are in the pipeline .Kagal 5 star, MIDC can proudly boast an investment of 5500 crores .With a textile SEZ set up in the adjoining MIDC. The foundry cluster is around the corner. For instance, Gremach Infrastructure Equipments and Projects Ltd has already acquired 200 acre of land in the town from the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation for a proposed metal SEZ.

Kolhapur corporation has been sanctioned over 230 crores for infrastructure by the center. It will soon have 50 to 60 km of 4 lane roads.

Education has always been in the forefront with 2 international schools functioning. National and International big Giants in IT have signed MOU's with Shivaji University and other institutes.

This is a big positive change and don't be left out to be a part of it. Kolhapur is all set to face the challenges of the big world!! Kolhapur as you see has been one of the best kept secret. NOT ANYMORE!