CM Thackeray appeals industry leaders to set up at least one new project in Maha

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday urged to the industry leaders to set up at least one project in the state under his government's "Make in Maharashtra" initiative.

The CM while speaking to a group of industrialists through video conference, also assured clearances for new the project will be speedy. He emphasized on the need for "Make in Maharashtra" to better country's industrial position.

The interaction had been organised by the CII. Those who spoke during the session included Harsh Goenka, chairman, RPG enterprises; Jamshed Godrej, chairman and MD Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Ltd; Naushad Forbes, co chairman of Forbes Marshal;B Thiagrajan, deputy chairman CII (western region) and MD Blue star Ltd.

Citing MoUs of Rs 16,000 crore signed earlier this week, Thackeray said it is important to note that even in times of coronavirus pandemic, industries want to invest in Maharashtra.