Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis commended the recent budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, stating it signifies a significant step towards a developed India. Fadnavis highlighted that Maharashtra is set to receive around Rs 1 lakh crore, with Rs 98,306 crore from central taxes and an additional Rs 12,355 crore allocated for various projects.
He emphasized the positive impact of the Mumbai-Pune, Pune-Hyderabad high-speed corridor on the state’s GDP, particularly benefiting regions like Marathwada and Western Maharashtra. Fadnavis also mentioned the allocation of Rs 5000 crore for Growth Hubs over five years, aimed at enhancing areas like the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Pune Metropolitan Region, and Nagpur Metropolitan Region Growth Hubs.
The Chief Minister detailed the allocation of funds for various projects within Maharashtra, including initiatives like the Maharashtra Rural Road Project, Maharashtra Agribusiness Project, and the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Corridor. He lauded the budget’s focus on investment and employment generation through urbanization, industry encouragement, and entrepreneurship, highlighting the government’s increased infrastructure investment of Rs 12 lakh crore.
According to Fadnavis, the budget includes substantial provisions for agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and irrigation, with special emphasis on creating opportunities for women through separate malls and industrial ventures. The plan also entails setting up hostels for girls pursuing higher education in every district and establishing emergency medical systems in district hospitals, aiming to enhance the health sector significantly.
