Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Seeks PM Modi's Guidance for State Development
Fadnavis meets PM Modi, seeks guidance on Maharashtra's development
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss key development issues and ongoing projects in the state. Fadnavis expressed gratitude for Modi's guidance, which he described as providing 'positive energy' for Maharashtra's development agenda.
- 01Fadnavis met PM Modi to seek guidance on Maharashtra's development issues.
- 02The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of the meeting, stating it provided valuable direction.
- 03Fadnavis also met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss support for sugar cooperative and onion farmers.
- 04A proposal to increase the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and ethanol quota was discussed.
- 05A decision regarding the procurement of onions is expected within 10 days.
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On Thursday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss significant development issues affecting the state. Fadnavis expressed appreciation for Modi's guidance, stating it provided 'positive energy' for Maharashtra's development agenda. He shared updates on various ongoing projects and initiatives. Additionally, Fadnavis met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address concerns of sugar cooperative industry and onion-producing farmers. He assured that a positive decision regarding the increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP), ethanol quota, and loan restructuring would be forthcoming. Fadnavis indicated that a proposal regarding ethanol has been requested, which could alleviate challenges faced by sugar mill owners. Furthermore, he mentioned that a decision on the procurement of onions by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) would be made within 10 days, with a demand for procurement to increase to 10 lakh tonnes and an increase in procurement prices.
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The discussions between Fadnavis and Modi, as well as with Amit Shah, could lead to significant support for farmers in Maharashtra, particularly in the sugar and onion sectors.
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