India, May 16 -- Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday reviewed the progress of the Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Marg (national highway 965G) being developed to ensure a smoother and safer annual pilgrimage to Pandharpur for lakhs of Warkaris. Gadkari was accompanied by Maharashtra agriculture minister Dattatray Bharne, MLA Rahul Kul, and former MLA Harshvardhan Patil. The highway is being positioned as a blend of faith, modern infrastructure, and environmental sustainability.

The 130 km Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Marg stretching from Patas in Pune district to Pandharpur in Solapur district will connect the major pilgrimage centres of Dehu and Pandharpur. Being developed at a cost of Rs.4,416 crore, the h...