• Gaikwad Anup Sampat
• Dige Sndeep G
• Dr. Jadhav Anjali S

Kolhapur, a key commercial hub in Maharashtra, has experienced rapid industrial growth and urbanization, leading to a surge in freight traffic between Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Goa. Strategically located along major highways, the city lacks a dedicated truck terminus, resulting in haphazard parking, traffic congestion, safety hazards, and environmental issues. The absence of rest areas, fuel stations, and maintenance facilities further hampers the efficiency and well-being of truck operators. To resolve these issues, developing a well-planned truck terminus is essential. A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model offers a sustainable solution by combining private investment and operational expertise with government support for land, clearances, and basic infrastructure. This model reduces public financial burden, ensures timely execution, and maintains high service standards. Proposed facilities include organized parking bays, restrooms, dormitories, fuel stations, repair workshops, and warehousing units, strengthening the logistics ecosystem. A structured PPP approach ensures balanced public-private interests through transparent revenue-sharing and performance-based contracts. However, a detailed feasibility study is crucial to assess the project’s technical, financial, legal, social, and environmental viability. This analysis will help define the optimal PPP framework and guide policy decisions. If viable, the truck terminus will enhance traffic flow, road safety, and logistics efficiency, positioning Kolhapur as a modern logistics hub and supporting long-term regional economic development through improved infrastructure and transportation services.

Public, Private, Partnership, Infrastructure, Project

"Development of a Truck Terminus in Kolhapur through Public-Private Partnership A Feasibility Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.b430-b437, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505150.pdf

"Development of a Truck Terminus in Kolhapur through Public-Private Partnership A Feasibility Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppb430-b437, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505150.pdf