Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi in Delhi, briefs him on Maharashtra projects and seeks Centre's support

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed development projects and other issues concerning the stateThe meeting comes as the Maharashtra government continues to pursue infrastructure and development projects requiring coordination between the state and central governments Fadnavis said he briefed Modi on the progress of several projects and sought the Centres support for initiatives being implemented jointly by the two governmentsFadnavis briefs Modi on Maharashtra projectsThe Prime Ministers Office confirmed the meeting in a post on XChief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Dev_Fadnavis met Prime Minister narendramodi the Prime Ministers Office said on XFollowing the meeting Fadnavis said he made a detailed presentation to Modi on various development projects in Maharashtra He also sought greater cooperation from the central government for schemes and projects being implemented in coordination with the stateFadnavis said the discussions covered various issues related to Maharashtra and the progress of development projectsState seeks Centres support for joint projectsThe chief minister said he requested additional support from the central government for projects being implemented jointly by the Centre and MaharashtraI called on and met our global leader Nationrsquos beloved PM Narendra Modi Ji in New Delhi today We had a detailed discussion on various topics I briefed him on progress of numerous developmental projects and requested for more support from GoI on the joint CentreState projects As always meeting our PM Sir was motivating and it invokes positive energy Irsquom ever grateful to Him for the perpetual and precious guidance on developmental issues and for the strong support to Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis said on XI called on and met our global leader Nationrsquos beloved PM Hon narendramodi Ji in New Delhi today We had a detailed discussion on various topicsI briefed him on progress of numerous developmental projects and requested for more support from GoI on the joint CentreStatehellip pictwittercomNyNta0hlnpmdash Devendra Fadnavis Dev_Fadnavis August 17 2026The meeting provided an opportunity for the state government to seek the Centres involvement in projects where approvals funding or coordination between central and state agencies are requiredDevelopment issues discussed in meetingFadnavis also shared another post on X outlining the discussions with the prime minister He said information about several development projects in Maharashtra was presented during the meeting and that he sought cooperation on schemes being implemented in coordination with the central government hellip pictwittercomM8oSWHf5T9mdash Devendra Fadnavis Dev_Fadnavis August 17 2026Maharashtra projects require Centrestate coordinationSeveral large infrastructure and development initiatives in Maharashtra involve coordination between state departments and central ministries or agencies Such projects can require clearances funding support and administrative coordination at multiple levelsFadnaviss meeting with Modi is expected to help the state government raise these requirements directly with the Centre as it works on its development agendaThe chief minister said he was grateful to Modi for his guidance on developmentrelated issues and for the support extended to MaharashtraMeeting comes amid focus on infrastructureMaharashtra has been pursuing multiple infrastructure projects covering transport urban development and other sectors The state government has been seeking greater coordination with the Centre for projects that involve both levels of governmentThe meeting between Fadnavis and Modi was focused on these developmentrelated matters with the chief minister presenting details of ongoing projects and seeking further cooperation