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Maharashtra Plans Statewide Growth Beyond Mumbai, Shinde Says

Eknath Shinde said Maharashtra wants the whole state to grow, not just Mumbai.

The government wants more cities to attract businesses, factories and jobs.

It is building roads, metro lines, airports, ports and other transport projects.

These projects are meant to help people travel and help companies move goods.

The state also says development must protect the environment.

It plans to improve flood control, coastal protection, rainwater management and green spaces.

The government wants to build 35 lakh homes for economically weaker and low-income families by 2030.

Shinde said the larger goal is to create a modern, sustainable Maharashtra where young people can find jobs without leaving the state.

Key facts

State economic target: Maharashtra is moving toward a stated $1 trillion economy goal.
Mumbai-MMR target: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region is described as having the potential to become a $1.5 trillion economy.
MMR investment proposals: Investment proposals worth around Rs 4 lakh crore have been secured in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, according to Shinde.
Housing target: The government aims to construct 35 lakh houses for economically weaker and low-income groups by 2030.
Metro network: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region is developing a 337-km Metro network.
Development focus: The plan includes infrastructure, industrial parks, IT zones, logistics hubs and employment clusters in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
Sustainability measures: Priorities include flood control, coastal protection, increased green cover, rainwater management and sustainable transportation.

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