Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi in Delhi
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed key issues related to the state’s development, infrastructure projects and ongoing welfare initiatives.
Following the meeting, Fadnavis shared details on social media platform X, stating that he briefed the Prime Minister on the progress and status of several major projects currently underway in Maharashtra.
“Called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. Sought his guidance on various subjects pertaining to Maharashtra’s development. I also briefed him on the progress and status of many works and projects of Maharashtra,” Fadnavis said.
The Chief Minister described the interaction as encouraging and said meeting the Prime Minister always brings “positive energy”. However, specific details regarding the projects discussed during the meeting were not disclosed.
The meeting comes a day after Fadnavis held discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding issues affecting Maharashtra’s sugar cooperative sector and onion farmers.
Speaking to reporters after meeting Shah, Fadnavis said positive discussions were held regarding increasing the Minimum Support Price (MSP), expanding ethanol quotas and restructuring loans for the sugar industry.
He stated that the Centre has sought a proposal regarding ethanol production, adding that approval of the proposal could help resolve difficulties faced by sugar mill owners across the state.
On the issue of onion farmers, the Maharashtra Chief Minister said the state government has requested NAFED to increase onion procurement from 2 lakh tonnes to 10 lakh tonnes. He also said discussions were held regarding raising procurement prices further to stabilise onion rates.
“The procurement price for onions has already been increased to Rs 15.80, and further enhancement has been requested,” Fadnavis said, adding that a decision on the matter is expected within the next 10 days.
The meetings highlight the Maharashtra government’s focus on infrastructure growth, agricultural relief measures and strengthening support for cooperative sectors in the state.
