CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: In a landmark event, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Devendra Fadnavis and Shri Ajit Dada Pawar laid the foundation stone for the Surjagad Ispat Pvt. Ltd. steel project in Gadchiroli. This ambitious project, with an investment of Rs. 10,000 crore, is expected to generate employment for over 7,000 individuals, both directly and indirectly.
During the ceremony, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis expressed confidence that Gadchiroli district will become the most progressive district in the state in the near future. He highlighted that in the future, Gadchiroli alone will account for thirty percent of the state’s steel production. Fadnavis also emphasized that Gadchiroli will become Maharashtra’s leading district and the largest steel hub in the country.
He spoke about the positive impact of industry on the tribal community, mentioning the establishment of a medical college and the planned construction of an airport in the area. Fadnavis announced efforts to transform Gadchiroli into an education hub and initiate water transportation from Chamorshi to Kakinada port.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Dada Pawar remarked on the significance of inaugurating a major company with an investment of Rs. 10,000 crore in Gadchiroli. He stressed that this project will provide significant employment opportunities for local residents and meet the country’s steel requirements.
