Maharashtra’s chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, told a crowd at the Global FinTech Fest 2025 that the state’s future hinges on three simple rules: clear vision, fast decisions, and relentless implementation. He said the state is speeding up long‑delayed projects like the Mumbai Trans‑Harbour Link by using an “Infrastructure War Room” to cut through red tape.
Fadnavis pointed out that the first phase of the Mumbai Metro once took six years of planning, but the government now prepped a 372‑kilometre network for bidding in just 11 months. His goal is a trillion‑dollar Maharashtra by 2030, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region aimed at an extra 1.5 trillion dollars through the MMR Growth Hub Initiative.
On the radar for Mumbai’s growth are several new “cities.” The proposed Third Mumbai in Navi Mumbai will host “Edu City,” “Innovation City,” “Sports City,” and “GCC City.” Edu City could bring 10–12 foreign universities and 100,000 international students, making it a hub for world‑class education. Innovation City will focus on tech‑based research, with Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran already drafting a blueprint.
On its coast, a mega‑port at Vadhavan will feature a 20‑metre deep draft, putting it among the world’s top ten ports. Additional plans include a third offshore airport and a bullet‑train station – all set to encourage Mumbai’s rise as a new global financial center.
Technology plays a key part in Fadnavis’s agenda. He announced a ₹500‑crore AI Mission for farmers, creating Marathi, Hindi, and English chatbots to help farmers manage climate impacts and improve yields. He urged new industries, researchers, and start‑ups to join Maharashtra’s drive for innovation and growth.
Source: ianslive
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