CM projects Maha as ideal investment destination

MaharashtraChief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said the government has prepared many pro-industry policies to attract investment in various projects.
During his interaction with a delegation of the Goldman Sachs Asset Management at his official residence 'Varsha' here, the chief minister tried to hard-sell Maharashtra as the attractive destination for investment.
"Good infrastructure facilities are available in the state. Communication network, good roads,24x7 electricity and water, ample land are available. Many irrigation projects are underway. Opportunities are there for investors in farm products and in food processing industry," the chief minister said.
Referring to infrastructure projects, the CM said while work for Metro train is already going on in Nagpur and Mumbai, additional railway projects are proposed in the country's commercial capital.

"The work of Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Highway will begin soon. Work on Mumbai Trans-Harbour link, sea routes will also commence," he said.
Fadnavis said his government has prepared policies which will be beneficial for the investors willing to invest in logistic park, fintech, tourism, IT, textiles, defence, electric vehicles and many other such industries.

The Chief Minister also referred to the upcoming global investors' summit Magnetic Maharashtra, scheduled to be held from February18 to 23.
At the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary in the CMO Pravin Pardeshi gave information about the projects in the state through presentation.
The members of the delegation obtained information about GST, VAT, taxation system, sewage system in Mumbai, land acquisition process, renovation of dilapidated buildings, PMAY, state GDP etc. from the CM and other senior officers.

In view of Magnetic Maharashtra, the state government yesterday approved a slew of pro-industry policies to woo domestic as well as foreign investment.