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What comes as good news for passengers, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday informed that the USD Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, built with Japanese cooperation, will be completed by 2028. He further said that Maharashtra is considering raising USD 50 billion from international financiers to develop its infrastructure. An announcement regarding this will be made in the coming months.
Without naming Uddhav Thackeray, Fadnavis said the bullet train project suffered losses during the two-year rule of the Shiv Sena till 2022, but now the work is going on at full speed.
CM Fadnavis said, by 2028 people will be able to use the services of the bullet train. He admitted that neighbouring state Gujarat is ahead of Maharashtra in the development of this much-awaited project.
Work On IMEC Project Accelerates
Fadnavis said, infrastructure building is crucial to achieve the target of USD1000 billion state Gross Domestic Product (GSDP). During his first term as Chief Minister between 2014-19, USD 30 billion was invested in the infrastructure building and now more money is being invested in the project.
While addressing a programme organised by VRF on the India-West Asia-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project, the Maharashtra Chief Minister said Vadhavan port will become operational in the next three to four years. This port will help in reducing logistics costs.
17 States Will Be Connected With Modern Port
Maharashtra is developing infrastructure to boost economic growth and connectivity. A new highway connecting Nashik to Vadhavan port will link 17 districts to the port facilities. Additionally, the state is constructing the Shaktipeeth Highway between Nagpur and Goa, focusing on development in underserved regions.
The Maharashtra Chief Minister pledged the state’s support for the IMEEC project, highlighting Mumbai and Maharashtra’s key role and promising a supportive environment to ensure its success.
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