What is MIHAN?
MIHAN (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur) is a planned economic zone of about 4,025 hectares around Nagpur airport, including a special economic zone of about 2,086 hectares, one of India's largest multi-product SEZs. It hosts IT campuses, aviation maintenance, pharma, logistics and institutions such as AIIMS and IIM Nagpur.
How many companies and jobs are in MIHAN?
In March 2026 the Maharashtra Assembly was told that 90 of the 120 companies allotted space in the MIHAN project area have started operations, employing 1,27,225 people. The reply did not say whether this counts direct jobs only or includes contract and indirect jobs, so treat it as an upper figure. Earlier estimates of direct employment were over 30,000.
Who operates in MIHAN?
| Sector | Examples |
|---|---|
| IT and services | TCS, Infosys, HCL, Tech Mahindra |
| Aviation | Air India MRO, AAR-Indamer MRO, the airport now run by GMR |
| Pharma and manufacturing | Lupin and others |
| Institutions | AIIMS Nagpur, IIM Nagpur |
How far is MIHAN from Godrej Rivershore Estate?
About 10 minutes to the TCS and Infosys campuses, and about 16 minutes to AIIMS and IIM Nagpur.
Travel times from Godrej Rivershore Estate are approximate, per Google Maps, and change with traffic.
What is next for MIHAN?
- About 30 allotted companies have yet to start operations, which is room for more jobs.
- GMR's airport master plan adds a new terminal, a second runway and a cargo focus by 2030. Airport article.
- Metro Phase II towards Butibori, expected around 2028 to 2029, improves commutes across the south-west.
What it means for a plot buyer
MIHAN is the main reason professionals look for homes on the south-west side of Nagpur. A plot near Samruddhi Circle puts the IT campuses about 10 minutes away by car. Growth depends on companies continuing to hire, which no one can guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How many people work in MIHAN Nagpur?
In March 2026 the state told the Assembly that 90 operating companies employ 1,27,225 people. It did not say how jobs were counted; earlier estimates of direct jobs were over 30,000.
Which companies are in MIHAN?
IT firms such as TCS, Infosys, HCL and Tech Mahindra, aviation maintenance by Air India and AAR-Indamer, pharma firms such as Lupin, and institutions including AIIMS and IIM Nagpur.
How far is MIHAN from Samruddhi Circle?
About 10 minutes from Godrej Rivershore Estate to the TCS and Infosys campuses, per Google Maps.