BR Ambedkar memorial at Indu Mill in Dadar to be completed by Dec 2025: Shinde

Maharashtras Deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Saturday said that the grand memorial for Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar at Indu Mill in Dadar area of Mumbai is set to be completed by December 2025 an official statement saidShinde assured the state legislature that the Mahayuti government is working relentlessly to develop Maharashtra into a prosperous and progressive stateWhile addressing the state legislative council Shinde highlighted the governments efforts in improving law and order boosting industrial growth and expanding irrigation facilities in underdeveloped regions like Vidarbha and Marathwada He also discussed plans for creating more jobs promoting welfare schemes and tackling challenges in key sectors the statement said on SaturdayShinde stated that the government has made significant strides in improving the states law and order situation with an increase in the number of crimes being solved He stated that there is no place for lawlessness in the state and any form of violence or exploitation will be met with strict actionWe are committed to improving the quality of life for ordinary citizens and creating an environment of happiness and peace he saidIndustrial Growth and Employment in Vidarbha and MarathwadaDiscussing industrial development Shinde highlighted Maharashtras success in attracting foreign investment He noted that 52 per cent of Indias total Foreign Direct Investment FDI came to Maharashtra alone Between 2022 and 2024 the state attracted a massive Rs 244 lakh crore in foreign investments leading to the creation of over 2 lakh jobsHe further detailed ongoing projects in Vidarbha and Marathwada stating that Vidarbha received Rs 123 lakh crore in investments across 47 projects generating 61454 jobsMarathwada has seen investments worth Rs 74646 crore across 38 projects which will result in the creation of 41325 jobsShinde added that the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation MIDC is developing new industrial areas in both Vidarbha and Marathwada As part of an industrial group development mission 303 projects are being developed of which 95 have already begun with plans to support nearly 1 lakh jobsNaxalism in Tribal AreasDeputy CM Shinde also touched on the governments success in curbing Naxalism in tribal areas particularly in Gadchiroli which he has served as a guardian minister He announced plans to eradicate Naxalism from the region by March 2025 With new projects and job opportunities the mindset of the local population has changed The results were evident in the record voter turnout in recent elections Shinde said according to the official statementWater and Irrigation ProjectsIn the crucial area of irrigation Shinde stated that the government is working on bridging the irrigation deficit in the state By June 2024 Maharashtra aims to create 144 lakh hectares of irrigation capacity The VanagangaNalganga riverlinking project will provide irrigation to 371 lakh hectares in Vidarbhas six districtsThe Jalyukt Shivar program aimed at enhancing water availability has selected 5852 villages in its second phase with 72000 works completed out of a total of 15 lakh planned Shinde also announced a special allocation of Rs 600 crore for the current yearElectricity and Solar Projects for FarmersMaharashtra has become the first state in India to provide free electricity to 44 lakh farmers the statement statedShinde discussed the governments Solar Energy Agricultural Scheme to provide continuous daytime electricity to farmers The project which is set to be completed by June 2026 will benefit over 32 lakh farmersSupport for Soybean and Cotton FarmersEknath Shinde also assured farmers that the state government is committed to providing relief for soybean and cotton producers For soybean procurement the government has established 586 centers with 189 lakh metric tons of soybeans purchased so far the highest in the last 15 years He also mentioned the governments ongoing procurement of cotton with 122 centers set up by the Cotton Corporation of India the statement said