Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Maharashtra Plans FDI Boost with New Government Department
Maharashtra is creating a new government department to make it easier for companies from other countries to invest in the state.
This new department will be in charge of helping foreign businesses and will be led by an experienced diplomat.
The department will work with foreign embassies to attract investment.
It will also help Maharashtrians who are facing problems in other countries by coordinating with their respective embassies.
This is the first time a state government has created such a department, and if it works well, other states might follow.
Maharashtra government plans to rename the Protocol Department.
The new department aims to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI).
The department will serve as a key coordinating body with foreign embassies.
Rajesh Gawande, an IFS officer, has been appointed as Secretary.
The state aims to improve its handling of crises involving Maharashtrians abroad.
- Who
- Maharashtra government
- What
- Plans to create a new department to attract FDI
- When
- Proposal expected to be submitted to state cabinet in 15 days
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To boost FDI and provide a better business environment
- New Department Name
- Department of Protocol, FDI, Diaspora Affairs and Outreach
- Chief Minister
- Devendra Fadnavis
- Proposed By
- Maharashtra State Government
- Key Objective
- To attract more foreign direct investment (FDI)
- Secretary
- Rajesh Gawande (IFS officer)