During the meeting, both the sides explored potential collaboration across key sectors in Maharashtra, including trade, economic development, infrastructure and industry. CM Fadnavis said the state government is promoting the adoption of international-standard technologies
Both the sides explored potential collaboration across key sectors in Maharashtra, including trade, economic development, infrastructure and industry. Pic/X
Dutch Foreign Minister David Weel on Tuesday met Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis and discussed opportunities for cooperation in trade, economy, infrastructure and industrial development in the state.
The meeting was held at the CM’s official residence, ‘Varsha’. Industries Department Secretary P Anbalgan, Secretary and Chief of Protocol Dr Rajesh Gawande, Investment and Policy Advisor to the CM Kaustubh Dhawse, and Maharashtra Maritime Board Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pradeep P were present for the meeting.
The Dutch delegation included Ambassador Morrissa Gerards and Consul General Nabil Taouati.
During the meeting, both the sides explored potential collaboration across key sectors in Maharashtra, including trade, economic development, infrastructure and industry.
CM Fadnavis said the state government is promoting the adoption of international-standard technologies and noted that participation from the Netherlands could help develop several sectors, including fisheries.
Foreign Minister Weel highlighted the Netherlands’ contribution to research and development in high-technology and innovative initiatives, particularly in systems and materials, advanced machinery, electronics and allied fields.
Brookfield to invest USD 1 billion to build Asia's largest GCC in Mumbai: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on December 12 announced that global asset manager Brookfield is set to invest over USD 1 billion (around Rs 9,000 crore) to build a major Global Capability Centre (GCC) facility in the state.
He said that a formal agreement will be signed soon, as discussions between the government and Brookfield have already outlined a clear plan.
CM Fadnavis also stated the massive employment impact of the project, stating, “One single project will create 45,000 jobs.”
According to a statement from Brookfield, the company has partnered with BS Sharma for the development. The project is being executed under an agreement with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
The GCC will come up on a six-acre site in Mumbai's Powai area, featuring 20 lakh sq ft of lettable space by 2029.
Brookfield said that the facility will be the largest in Asia, and it has already secured a 20-year lease with a major multinational bank. All power needs for the new GCC will be met through green and renewable energy sources.
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