Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has laid out an ambitious roadmap to position the state as India’s first sub-national economy to achieve the $1 trillion milestone by the end of the decade. Speaking at an event titled ‘Envisioning $1 Trillion Maharashtra’, organized by Sakal News Group and the Pune Public Policy Festival (PPPF) on Thursday, Fadnavis expressed confidence in Maharashtra’s economic trajectory.
“It is predicted that Maharashtra will become a $1 trillion economy by 2032. However, given our momentum and achievements, we aim to achieve this by 2028, 2029, or 2030,” Fadnavis stated.
He attributed this projection to Maharashtra’s robust economic performance, highlighting that the state has already surpassed the halfway mark toward this goal. “The youthful human resource of the state will be a key driver of this milestone. Other states are far behind and will take time to catch up,” he added.
Jalyukt Shivar 3.0: Combatting Drought with Innovation
In addition to economic goals, the Chief Minister announced the launch of Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan 3.0, the third phase of Maharashtra’s water conservation initiative aimed at making the state drought-free.
“After the success of Jalyukt Shivar 1.0 and 2.0, initiated by former CM Eknath Shinde, phase three will focus on repairing existing water conservation structures and introducing new dimensions of water conservation,” Fadnavis explained.
The Jalyukt Shivar scheme has been pivotal in improving water storage and management across Maharashtra, a state frequently plagued by water scarcity.
Addressing Law and Order in Pune
Fadnavis also addressed concerns over law and order in Pune, dismissing claims of rising crime rates. He acknowledged that isolated incidents had occurred but emphasized that the city’s rapid expansion required a nuanced perspective.
“Even a single incident of crime should be taken seriously. We have taken swift action—offenders have been arrested promptly, and some have already been convicted. To further enhance safety, we are expanding the city’s CCTV network,” he said.