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“Investment of ?2.56 Lakh Crore in Maharashtra; Over 1 Lakh Jobs to be Created through 18 Mega Projects”
Mumbai: The State Cabinet has taken a historic decision that will provide a major boost to Maharashtra's industrial development, approving 18 mega and ultra-mega projects involving a massive investment of ?2.56 lakh crore within the state. These projects are expected to generate over 1 lakh direct and indirect jobs across the state.
This significant decision was taken during a meeting of the Cabinet Sub-committee on Industry, Energy, Labor, and Mining, presided over by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Industries Minister Uday Samant, and senior officials were present at the meeting.
???? Investment Across Which Sectors?
These 18 projects place a special emphasis on futuristic technologies and green energy. These sectors include:
Solar Cells and Modules
Green Steel and Green Ammonia
Electronics Manufacturing
Aerospace and Defense Equipment
Lithium-ion Batteries
Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry
Gas-to-Chemical Projects
Through all these sectors, Maharashtra is taking a major stride towards becoming a “Future-Ready Industrial Hub.”
???? District-wise Major Projects and Employment Generation
These projects have been distributed across various districts of the state, thereby ensuring the balanced development of the Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Konkan regions. ???? Key Investment and Employment Opportunities:
Raigad / Palghar –
Investment of ~?56,852 Crores by Essar Group
Approximately 25,000 jobs
Gadchiroli –
Rashmi Metallurgical Project: ~?40,000 Crores
20,000 jobs
Talegaon (Pune) –
Eurobus Project: ~?4,200 Crores
12,000 jobs
Chandrapur / Nagpur / Bhandara –
Steel, Green Energy, and Automobile Projects
Ahmednagar (Ahilyanagar), Dharashiv –
Forging and Space Technology Projects
Nashik, Amravati, Sambhajinagar –
Investments in the Manufacturing and Electronics Sectors
In addition to these, various industries are also set to be established in regions such as Shirur (Pune), Nagpur, Butibori, Chandrapur, Satara, and others.
???? Benefits for MSMEs and the Local Economy
These projects will not only provide a boost to large-scale industries but will also:
Create extensive opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Strengthen the local supply chain
Expand skill development and training programs
Increase employment opportunities in rural and backward regions
This will contribute to strengthening the local economy across the state.
???? Promoting Eco-friendly Policies
Alongside these initiatives, the State Government has also approved the Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy 2026, which entails:
Biogas projects in every district
Improvements in solid waste management
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Through these initiatives, priority is being accorded to environmental conservation alongside industrial development. ???? A Major Step Towards “Developed Maharashtra 2047”
Chief Minister Fadnavis clarified that these projects will prove instrumental in making Maharashtra:
Industrially more robust;
A leader in job creation;
And a state advancing towards the goal of “Developed Maharashtra 2047.”
These projects will also play a pivotal role in bringing the state's backward districts into the mainstream of development.
Mumbai: The State Cabinet has taken a historic decision that will provide a major boost to Maharashtra's industrial development, approving 18 mega and ultra-mega projects involving a massive investment of ?2.56 lakh crore within the state. These projects are expected to generate over 1 lakh direct and indirect jobs across the state.
This significant decision was taken during a meeting of the Cabinet Sub-committee on Industry, Energy, Labor, and Mining, presided over by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Industries Minister Uday Samant, and senior officials were present at the meeting.
???? Investment Across Which Sectors?
These 18 projects place a special emphasis on futuristic technologies and green energy. These sectors include:
Solar Cells and Modules
Green Steel and Green Ammonia
Electronics Manufacturing
Aerospace and Defense Equipment
Lithium-ion Batteries
Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry
Gas-to-Chemical Projects
Through all these sectors, Maharashtra is taking a major stride towards becoming a “Future-Ready Industrial Hub.”
???? District-wise Major Projects and Employment Generation
These projects have been distributed across various districts of the state, thereby ensuring the balanced development of the Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Konkan regions. ???? Key Investment and Employment Opportunities:
Raigad / Palghar –
Investment of ~?56,852 Crores by Essar Group
Approximately 25,000 jobs
Gadchiroli –
Rashmi Metallurgical Project: ~?40,000 Crores
20,000 jobs
Talegaon (Pune) –
Eurobus Project: ~?4,200 Crores
12,000 jobs
Chandrapur / Nagpur / Bhandara –
Steel, Green Energy, and Automobile Projects
Ahmednagar (Ahilyanagar), Dharashiv –
Forging and Space Technology Projects
Nashik, Amravati, Sambhajinagar –
Investments in the Manufacturing and Electronics Sectors
In addition to these, various industries are also set to be established in regions such as Shirur (Pune), Nagpur, Butibori, Chandrapur, Satara, and others.
???? Benefits for MSMEs and the Local Economy
These projects will not only provide a boost to large-scale industries but will also:
Create extensive opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Strengthen the local supply chain
Expand skill development and training programs
Increase employment opportunities in rural and backward regions
This will contribute to strengthening the local economy across the state.
???? Promoting Eco-friendly Policies
Alongside these initiatives, the State Government has also approved the Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy 2026, which entails:
Biogas projects in every district
Improvements in solid waste management
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Through these initiatives, priority is being accorded to environmental conservation alongside industrial development. ???? A Major Step Towards “Developed Maharashtra 2047”
Chief Minister Fadnavis clarified that these projects will prove instrumental in making Maharashtra:
Industrially more robust;
A leader in job creation;
And a state advancing towards the goal of “Developed Maharashtra 2047.”
These projects will also play a pivotal role in bringing the state's backward districts into the mainstream of development.
This significant decision was taken during a meeting of the Cabinet Sub-committee on Industry, Energy, Labor, and Mining, presided over by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Industries Minister Uday Samant, and senior officials were present at the meeting.
???? Investment Across Which Sectors?
These 18 projects place a special emphasis on futuristic technologies and green energy. These sectors include:
Solar Cells and Modules
Green Steel and Green Ammonia
Electronics Manufacturing
Aerospace and Defense Equipment
Lithium-ion Batteries
Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry
Gas-to-Chemical Projects
Through all these sectors, Maharashtra is taking a major stride towards becoming a “Future-Ready Industrial Hub.”
???? District-wise Major Projects and Employment Generation
These projects have been distributed across various districts of the state, thereby ensuring the balanced development of the Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Konkan regions. ???? Key Investment and Employment Opportunities:
Raigad / Palghar –
Investment of ~?56,852 Crores by Essar Group
Approximately 25,000 jobs
Gadchiroli –
Rashmi Metallurgical Project: ~?40,000 Crores
20,000 jobs
Talegaon (Pune) –
Eurobus Project: ~?4,200 Crores
12,000 jobs
Chandrapur / Nagpur / Bhandara –
Steel, Green Energy, and Automobile Projects
Ahmednagar (Ahilyanagar), Dharashiv –
Forging and Space Technology Projects
Nashik, Amravati, Sambhajinagar –
Investments in the Manufacturing and Electronics Sectors
In addition to these, various industries are also set to be established in regions such as Shirur (Pune), Nagpur, Butibori, Chandrapur, Satara, and others.
???? Benefits for MSMEs and the Local Economy
These projects will not only provide a boost to large-scale industries but will also:
Create extensive opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Strengthen the local supply chain
Expand skill development and training programs
Increase employment opportunities in rural and backward regions
This will contribute to strengthening the local economy across the state.
???? Promoting Eco-friendly Policies
Alongside these initiatives, the State Government has also approved the Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy 2026, which entails:
Biogas projects in every district
Improvements in solid waste management
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
Through these initiatives, priority is being accorded to environmental conservation alongside industrial development. ???? A Major Step Towards “Developed Maharashtra 2047”
Chief Minister Fadnavis clarified that these projects will prove instrumental in making Maharashtra:
Industrially more robust;
A leader in job creation;
And a state advancing towards the goal of “Developed Maharashtra 2047.”
These projects will also play a pivotal role in bringing the state's backward districts into the mainstream of development.
