Mahar Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday that technology is the main pillar for development. He said that due to a slew of state government policies, Maharashtra is at the forefront of the country’s startup and technology sector. The government is making special efforts to accelerate startups in the fintech and AI sectors. The Vadhvan Port project is three times larger than the existing JNPT, and since it has a 20-meter deep port, the world’s largest ships will be able to stop here, he said. The river linking project is being undertaken to provide permanent water supply to the drought-affected areas of Vidarbha and Marathwada. The state government will focus on three major infrastructure projects in the next five years, including the construction of Navi Mumbai International Airport and a new smart city. The new cities will be three timeslarger than Mumbai and will provide great opportunities for industries, the chief minister said. It was also announced that an Entrepreneur Museum will be established to promote entrepreneurship.
