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…
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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…
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) In the Maharashtra State Budget 2026-27, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday outlined a major shift in urban governance, projecting that 70 per cent of the state’s population will live in urban areas by 2047 and contribute nearly 80 per cent of Maharashtra’s GDP.The state aims to expand the Metro network to 1,200 km and the expressway network to more than 6,000 km. Key projects in Mumbai include Metro Line 11 (Wadala to Gateway of India), a fully underground cor…
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said new greenfield airports will be developed in the Vadhavan and Virar regions as part of a broader plan to strengthen connectivity and support infrastructure growth in Maharashtra.Speaking at the 93rd Board of Directors meeting of the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC), the Chief Minister directed officials to immediately identify suitable land for the proposed airports and expedite development of airport projects …
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that the era of “stagnant politics” in Maharashtra has ended, giving way to a period of rapid progress. He asserted that Maharashtra is undergoing a new industrial revolution and remains the top destination for investment in the country.While replying to the debate on the Governor’s address in the Legislative Council, the Deputy Chief Minister stated that Maharashtra remains the number one state in the country for indus…
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the state Assembly on Thursday painted a picture of Maharashtra that is no longer just “participating” in India’s growth, but is actively steering the nation’s $5 trillion ambition.He laid out a comprehensive vision for the state’s future, balancing ambitious economic targets with a stern address on law and order.In his reply to the debate on the Governor’s address, the chief minister said that Maharashtra remains the real economic powe…
Davos, Jan 19 (IANS) Asserting Maharashtra’s dominance as a premier global investment destination, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday stated that the state serves as the “Gateway of India” for international investors.Speaking to the media at the Maharashtra Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, the Chief Minister expressed immense confidence in the state’s “ecosystem of trust” and its trajectory towards becoming a trillion-dollar economy.Accompanied …