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About Kolhapur
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 centers and above all facts, known for its
spicy curries and leather footwear. An international go- carting track,
hill resorts/amusement parks, multiplexes, supermarkets, malls – all
this provides a perfect setting for coming to Kolhapur and buying
property here.
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 the
years to come.
The city is emerging as a new Important IT destination. Research made
by various institutes indicates that Kolhapur has a very good potential
for the growth of IT & BPOs 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.
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.
Highly skilled, qualified
and trained manpower has already started coming to Kolhapur, especially
in the corporate company offices. Recent management trends and concepts
are gradually being accepted by the companies in Kolhapur. All this has
started changing the old image of Kolhapur and Kolhapur certainly has a
new face now. |