New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India is accelerating upgrades to major ports and building new deep‑water terminals to capture transhipment traffic now routed through Colombo and Singapore, a new report has said, amid the arrival of the MSC Irina at Vizhinjam this month.The report from India Narrative said the government has moved to deepen drafts at several major ports — Kamarajar Port at Ennore near Chennai, Paradeep Port in Odisha, and Deendayal Port in Kutch — from 14 metres to 18 metres to …
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Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, approved the establishment of a massive international-grade agriculture market at Dapchari in Palghar district. The Cabinet has approved the free transfer of 558.43 hectares of land belonging to the Dapchari Dairy Project in Palghar district to the Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB). This land will be used to develop an international-grade ultra-modern terminal market…
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Striking an aggressive tone on future economic growth, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday unveiled a historic capital expenditure blueprint for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Responding to the debate on a motion moved by treasury bench members under Rule 293 in the State Assembly, the Chief Minister announced that a massive Rs 12,26,871 crore ($147 billion) has been earmarked for infrastructure and development projects across the MMR and its decentralised …
Mumbai, June 21 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that, by giving utmost priority to the welfare of farmers, women, labourers, youth and common citizens, the Mahayuti government has taken record-breaking decisions for the overall development of the state.He said Maharashtra has made significant strides across various sectors, including loan waivers, financial assistance for farmers, the Ladki Bahin Yojana, industrial investments, metro networks, airports, high…
Mumbai, June 10 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said India has evolved from a Samarth Bharat (Capable India) into a Viksit Bharat (Developed India). He lauded major national achievements under the Prime Minister’s leadership, including lifting 25 crore citizens out of poverty and transitioning India into a defence-exporting nation. In a letter, Fadnavis extended his heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing an unprecedented 12 year…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore were reviewed at the PRAGATI session held on Wednesday. “The works covered sectors like railways, power and road connectivity. Aspects relating to ports, Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 and other social sector schemes were also discussed,” PM Modi said in a post on X.The Prime Minister chaired the 51st meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Go…
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday expressed confidence that Maharashtra is driving holistic progress through heavy industries, modern infrastructure, rapid connectivity, skill development, housing and eco-friendly projects, and said this comprehensive development blueprint would propel the state’s economy towards the $1 trillion milestone.Moving rapidly towards the vision of a “Viksit Bharat 2047”, Maharashtra is set to construct a new development expressw…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that Maharashtra is no longer just a participant in India’s growth story, but the “primary engine” defining the nation’s economic destiny.Addressing the CII annual business summit, he detailed a road map to transform Maharashtra into a $1 trillion economy by 2030, asserting that the state’s success is a prerequisite for India’s goal of becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.CM Fadnavis opened his speech by contrasting I…
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday thanked PM Modi for his warm wishes on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, saying that his continued strong support for the state is truly invaluable and inspiring. He took to X to reply to PM Modi for his three-page letter to him, congratulating the Maharashtra Statehood Day and outlining the Viksit Maharashtra vision.“Thank you Hon PM, Narendra Modi Ji. For every citizen of Maharashtra, today holds special significance,…
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that the state continues to solidify its position as the “growth engine” of India and the top destination for foreign direct investment. He expressed confidence that Maharashtra is rapidly emerging as a global investment hub for international corporations, driven by the government’s pro-industry policies.He was speaking during a high-level meeting between the Danish Ambassador to India, Rasmus Abildgaard Kriste…