Pune-based real estate developer, Excellence Shelters, has launched a plotted development project, Zen Gardens, for those wanting to build their own homes near the upcoming smart city of Solapur in Maharashtra."The new project, located in Boramani village, is about 12 km from Solapur city. This location ensures great connectivity to hospitals, schools and banks. Just off the Mumbai-Hyderabad National Highway (NH), the project aims at providing maximum connectivity, minus the hustle and bustle of a city," said Naresh Bharde, chairman and managing director, Excellence Shelters.The developed plot project is spread over 22 acres of government- sanctioned non-agricultural (NA) land.Zen Gardens offers a total of 189 NA plots for immediate sale, with size range of 1,800 sq ft - 4,000 sq ft and packed with luxurious amenities. The plots are priced in the Rs 500 - Rs 550 per sq ft category.The amenities include tarred main roads, arterial roads, main entrance gate and front compound wall, individual plot demarcation, immediate plot sale deed, plantation, overhead water tank, electricity, storm water drainage, 24/7 security, CCTV camera surveillance and two years of free maintenance till February 2018, the company claimed."Buying plots in a well-developed scheme ensures various advantages," Bharade said.He said the project has several plus points, that makes it ideal for investment. "Solapur city has been included in the 100 smart city list to be developed by the government. It has an international cargo airport, which is estimated to be functional by 2018. Solapur also gets connected via Mumbai-Hyderabad NH 65," Bharade said.He also said Solapur has its own second Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation project, which would attract world-class manufacturing companies to set up production facilities here. Already, the presence of industrial giants such as NTPC, Bharat Forge and Kirti Gold Factory has put Solapur on the growth path with a strong promise of economic and business opportunities.michaelgonsalves@mydigitalfc.com