What should be CM Fadnavis’ top priority?

Now that there are no coalition compulsions, the new CM should set up a new governance system.

Devendra Fadnavis will swear in as the CM of Maharashtra today. (Source: PTI photo)

To make Mumbai a world-class city, there has to be accountability for time-bound implementation of projects. We currently have five different agencies handling various projects with no coordination. There should be a single agency handling infrastructure projects.

Also, now that there are no coalition compulsions, the new CM should set up a new governance system.

– Narinder Nayar, (Chairperson of Bombay First)

Maharashtra is a plentifully endowed state. Trade, commerce, IT, manufacturing, services, tourism — there are capabilities across sectors. Also, our timezone makes us ideal for an international financial centre between Tokyo and London. The new CM should push for that.

– Ajit Gulabchand, (CMD, HCC)

In the health sector, the most important thing that the new government should stress on is emergency medical services. The previous government had rolled out a ‘108’ ambulance service, but simply introducing an ambulance service is not the solution. It has to be efficient, and help should actually reach within the golden hour.

– Dr Gustad Daver, (Medical Director, Reliance Foundation)

Different approvals required for housing projects should be faster. Redtape and delays in clearances are the only reasons for the industry to be ailing right now. The government should set strict timelines during which approvals should be granted.
Vimal Shah, president of MCHI-CREDAI, an umbrella organization of real estate developers

The state council for higher education should be made functional. It currently exists, but there hasn’t been a meeting. There should also be region-specific community colleges for vocational training with an option of mainstream degree courses as well. Currently, the industrial training institutes focus only on vocational training. The government should also introduce more courses for professions such as nurses and midwives.

– Abhay Pethe, (Economics professor at Mumbai University)

HOPES & WISHES

# I look forward to a more investor-friendly and industrially-advanced Maharashtra.

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– Sanjay Kirloskar, Deputy Chairman, CII Western Region & CMD of Kirloskar Brothers Ltd

# I hope the CM will take immediate measures to develop the industry and boost the economic growth of the state.

– Ashwini Malhotra, Chairman, CII Maharashtra State Office & MD, Weikfield Foods

# The Congress-NCP government set the state on the development path. It would be good if Devendra Fadnavis can carry it forward. It will be a daunting task. I wish him all the best.

– Prithviraj Chavan, former CM