India, March 8 -- Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday proposed an Urban Growth Centre project worth Rs.40,909 crore while presenting the state budget, with a focus on large-scale infrastructure and economic development in and around Pune.

The ambitious plan includes 159 projects covering roads, tunnels, tourism infrastructure, Metro connectivity, airport access, animation and other sectors.

Minister of state for urban development and MLA Madhuri Misal said the blueprint for the Urban Growth Centre plan has already been prepared and the projects will be implemented soon.

"Under the project, we have proposed improved road connectivity, flyovers, tunnel works and tourism projects," Misal said.

During the budget presentation, Fadna...