‘Maharashtra’s role integral to country’s growth’: CM Devendra Fadnavis reaffirms commitment to development

Addressing the gathering, Fadnavis said that Maharashtra leads in infrastructure development and investments, and has to come forward to shoulder PM Modi’s clarion call for an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

Maharashtra has a huge potential which has to be tapped to contribute to national growth, he observed. “Forty per cent of the total foreign direct investment comes to Maharashtra. This helps in generating new avenues of employment. The state has focused on skill development, human resources and education. The state has already taken the lead with startups. Through skill development, it will equip individuals to meet industrial requirements. This will open the doors for employment,” Fadnavis said.

Referring to Operation Sindoor, Fadnavis said, “Our armed forces have shown their power and might to the world. Through discipline and precision, the armed forces demolished the terror hubs in Pakistan and gave a befitting reply to our enemies.”

Reiterating the state government’s commitment to the agriculture sector, Fadnavis said, “By shifting the agriculture sector to solar power, we will ensure uninterrupted 12-hour electricity to farmers in the day.” This project will be completed by December 2026, and the state will accomplish 100 per cent green energy.

Fadnavis also mentioned the Wainganga-Nalganga river-linking project, saying the surplus water will be diverted to the Godavari Basin, and this would help tackle drought in the Marathwada region. “We are also exploring the use of artificial intelligence in the agriculture sector to help farmers,” he added.

Fadnavis also spoke about how the police and security forces have worked to maintain law and order in Maharashtra. “Police forces have worked to make Gadchiroli Naxal-free. The Naxal tag has been wiped away. The tribal district of Gadchiroli is now set to become India’s steel hub,” he said.

Fadnavis also highlighted numerous mega projects across sectors such as roads, airports, and ports, including the Vadhavan Port, new airports at Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai, etc, the Samruddhi Mahamarg and Shaktipeeth Mahamarg, etc.