Set up at least one new project in Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday appealed industry leaders to set up at least one project in state under his government's "Make in Maharashtra" initiative. Speaking to a group of industrialists through video conference, Thackeray assured that clearances for new projects would be expedited. He stressed need for "Make in Maharashtra" to strengn country's industrial position, an official release said. interaction had been organised by CII.

Those who spoke during session included Harsh Goenka, chairman, RPG enterprises; Jamshed Godrej, chairman and MD Godrej and BoyceManufacturing Ltd; Naushad Forbes, co chairman of Forbes Marshal;B Thiagrajan, deputy chairman CII (western region) and MD Blue star Ltd.

Citing MoUs of Rs 16,000 crore signed earlier this week, Thackeray said it is important to te that even in times of coronavirus pandemic, industries want to invest in Maharashtra. CM also said that wherever necessary, work-from- home culture needs to be encourd. In Mumbai, 50 per cent population lives in slums, chief minister said.

"My far (late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray) had a dream of giving poor houses of ir own. In post coronavirus era, it will be our focus," he said.

"Dharavi redevelopment will also be a priority. government's efforts have paid off and pandemic has been contained in slum pocket," Thackeray pointed out.

His government will also focus on strengning telecom network in state as most of work is w happening online, chief minister said.