Mumbai, Oct 8 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called on investors from the United Kingdom to put their money into the state, saying a package of new rules will make business easier and profits higher.
During a meeting with several UK CEOs who were in Mumbai to host the British Prime Minister, Fadnavis outlined why Maharashtra is one of the country’s most industry‑friendly regions. He highlighted improved communication infrastructure, a growing pool of skilled workers, and new policies that cut red‑tape for setting up factories and offices.
“We’re making the licence‑getting process simple,” he said. “The state has a ‘War Room’ that meets monthly to clear investors’ problems.” The CM also stressed that Maharashtra offers opportunities across sectors, from manufacturing and finance to technology, education and urban development.
Education gets a boost too. Maharashtra has opened a new Edu City in Navi Mumbai that will host a campus of the University of London, aiming to serve 2,000 students. The state also welcomes foreign universities under a fresh policy designed to attract global talent.
Infrastructure projects are in full swing. The Navi Mumbai Airport, the Sea‑Link bridge, and upcoming “Third Mumbai” and “Fourth Mumbai” developments – including the Vadhavan Port, a new bullet‑train station and a Green Industrial Zone – are all part of a plan to make the region a major logistics and economic hub.
Regional cities are also shining. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is turning into an electric‑vehicle (EV) hub, Nagpur is growing as a solar‑module manufacturing centre, and Pune remains a key industrial and fintech hub.
The state’s push for digitalisation is another selling point. Fadnavis noted that India, thanks in part to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reforms
Source: ianslive
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