India, Feb. 24 -- The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is set to resume its land acquisition survey for the 802-km-long Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Expressway, which was stalled last year due to intense protests in the lead-up to the state legislative assembly elections.

The proposed expressway has faced significant opposition from farmers and activists, who argue that it will lead to displacement and loss of fertile agricultural land. Concerns have also been raised over inadequate compensation and the lack of a thorough environmental impact study.

With the elections concluded, the MSRDC has confirmed that the survey will recommence in a fortnight across all districts except Kolhapur. A senior official told HT that Kolh...