Addressing a gathering after unveiling the Loksatta District Index report on the Loksatta occasion in Mumbai, Fadnavis mentioned {that a} uniform growth in 355 talukas, unfold throughout 36 districts of Maharashtra, is integral for attaining the formidable objective of a one trillion greenback financial system.

Stating that Loksatta District Index shall be helpful for the state administration to uplift the backward districts, he mentioned, “We have also initiated concrete measures in that direction… Generally, district index was considered to determine the developmental index. But we are planning to consider taluka as the index to ensure uniform developmental growth.”

Pointing at gaps between Mumbai and neighbouring Palghar and between Mumbai and Gadchiroli district, Fadnavis mentioned, “It is our endeavour to bridge this developmental divide with effective policies and welfare schemes.”

He laid down the significance of better investments in well being and schooling sectors. Stating that whereas everybody talks of Bengaluru and Hyderabad having overtaken Mumbai and Pune in IT sector, he mentioned the explanation for this was “lagging infrastructure”.

Fadnavis introduced that Navi Mumbai will emerge as the brand new tech capital of India. “Around 65 per cent of India’s data centre capacity will come in Navi Mumbai,” he added.

Laying down the significance of infrastructure, Fadnavis mentioned that Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Mahamarg challenge will rework the agricultural financial system of at the least 8 to 10 districts. He mentioned the challenge not solely enhances inter-district connectivity however will even assist push agro-business in rural Maharashtra. He mentioned Nagpur-Goa freeway can also be anticipated to present an enormous enhance to backward districts in Marathwada area.

The Loksatta District Index report has been compiled by a group led by Dr Ajit Ranade, vice-chancellor, Gokhale Institute of Economic and Politics in Pune. The group included former chief secretary Sitaram Kunte, economist Niranjan Rajadhyaksha and McKenzy MD Shirish Sankhe amongst others. Statistical fee chairman Rajiv Karandikar outlined the significance of knowledge/statistics in each discipline.

Anant Goenka, Executive Director of Indian Express Group and George Varghese, CEO and wholetime director, Indian Express Group, welcomed Fadnavis on the Loksatta District Index occasion. Awards got by Fadnavis to districts shortlisted for progressive work in numerous welfare schemes.