Maharashtra Signs MoU for Global Convention Hub at Nagpur

The Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) has launched early land-scouting for a 100-acre world-class convention centre in the MIHAN (Multi-Modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur) region, in collaboration with Fira Barcelona International of Spain.

According to MADC’s joint managing director and Nagpur district collector Dr Vipin Itankar, the new facility is intended to host large-scale exhibitions, trade shows and cultural programmes, while also representing Nagpur’s rich heritage through its design.

Accessibility is crucial — the site must be well-connected by road, rail and air.

In a signing held in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the centre must be “a symbol of modern design, advanced technology and eco-friendly construction” and stressed that it should reflect Nagpur’s history and make the region a destination for both business and culture.

Spain’s Ambassador Juan Antonio March Pujol congratulated the partnership, noting India-Spain ties.

The land search is underway because available plots within MIHAN’s SEZ boundary are limited. Officials are examining adjoining zones that offer connectivity and infrastructure.

The centre will serve as a dual asset: elevating Nagpur’s exhibition and trade ecosystem, and boosting its profile as a cultural hub.