Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Maharashtra Deputy CM Wins London Award, Courts UK Investment
Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, received an award in London.
The award recognized his leadership and work in public service.
He spoke to British business leaders about investing in Maharashtra.
He said the state has many workers, a large market and improving infrastructure.
He invited companies to work in areas such as electric vehicles, renewable energy and healthcare.
He also described major roads, ports and airports being developed in Maharashtra.
Shinde said Maharashtra wants half of its electricity to come from clean energy by 2030.
He also discussed stronger connections between Maharashtra and the United Kingdom.
Eknath Shinde received the Statesmanship Award at the House of Commons in London.
The World Leadership Forum recognized Shinde’s leadership, public service and contributions to Maharashtra’s development.
Shinde invited British companies to invest in Maharashtra’s green sectors and use the state’s manufacturing and export capabilities.
He highlighted infrastructure projects, including the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway, Vadhvan Port and Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Shinde said Maharashtra aims to obtain 50% of its electricity from clean energy by 2030.
- Who
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, British officials, business representatives and investors.
- What
- Shinde received the Statesmanship Award and invited UK companies to invest in Maharashtra.
- When
- Thursday, according to the article.
- Where
- The award ceremony was held at the House of Commons in London.
- Why
- The award recognized Shinde’s leadership, public service and efforts toward Maharashtra’s development; his investment appeal aimed to attract capital and technology.
- Award
- Statesmanship Award
- Awarding organization
- World Leadership Forum
- Ceremony location
- House of Commons, London
- Investment focus
- Electric vehicles, battery technology, green hydrogen, renewable energy, fintech, education and healthcare
- Clean-energy target
- Maharashtra aims to meet 50% of its electricity needs through clean energy by 2030
- Highlighted projects
- Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway, Vadhvan Port, Atal Setu, Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and Navi Mumbai International Airport
- Proposed business model
- Britain could contribute design and research, while Maharashtra could provide manufacturing and export capabilities