Archive · 26 Aug 2026
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.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said Maharashtra aims to become India’s growth engine beyond Mumbai.
The state is promoting sustainable development through flood control, coastal protection, green cover and improved rainwater management.
Infrastructure projects including metro systems, expressways, ports and airports are intended to support industry, jobs and connectivity.
The government plans to strengthen cities such as Nagpur, Pune, Nashik, Thane and Navi Mumbai, along with several regional economies.
Shinde said Maharashtra is targeting a $1 trillion economy, while Mumbai and the MMR could become a $1.5 trillion economic region.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the Maharashtra government.
- What
- A statewide economic development plan intended to reduce Mumbai-centric growth and make Maharashtra a major growth engine for India.
- When
- Tuesday, at the Economic Times Business Conclave and Awards 2026.
- Where
- Maharashtra, including Mumbai, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and cities such as Nagpur, Pune, Nashik, Thane and Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- To attract investment, create employment, improve connectivity, support sustainable development and move Maharashtra toward a $1 trillion economy.
- 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.