Speaking at election rallies in Dahanu and Palghar ahead of the December 2 local body polls, Fadnavis said that the mega port project will generate 10 lakh jobs
CM Fadnavis said that authorities have been instructed to ensure these jobs go primarily to local youth. File Pic
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that local residents will be given priority in employment at the upcoming Vadhavan Port in Palghar district.
He warned that any attempt to deny them their “rightful employment” would not be tolerated, reported the PTI.
Speaking at election rallies in Dahanu and Palghar ahead of the December 2 local body polls, CM Fadnavis said the mega port project will generate 10 lakh jobs.
“Vadhavan Port will be one of the top ports in the world and the first of its kind in India,” he said.
CM Fadnavis added that authorities have been instructed to ensure these jobs go primarily to local youth.
“Fifty-six companies have already signed agreements and started training programmes,” he said, emphasising that he would personally intervene if locals were overlooked, as per the PTI.
The Rs 76,200-crore greenfield project, being developed in two phases by Vadhvan Port Project Ltd (VPPL), will include nine container terminals, four multipurpose berths, liquid cargo berths, a Ro-Ro berth and a coast guard berth.
Addressing concerns raised by local fishermen, the Chief Minister said the project would not harm their livelihood. He assured them of a modern fishing harbour, upgraded boats and support for deep-sea and traditional fishing.
CM Fadnavis described Palghar as the fastest-developing district in the country and the future nucleus of a “Fourth Mumbai”. He also announced that work on India’s first offshore airport in the district would begin soon. To improve connectivity, he said the government plans to extend the Mumbai Coastal Road up to Virar and later to Dahanu.
He added that a comprehensive development plan has been designed to protect the district’s natural resources. “Water, land and forest diversity will not be affected,” he said, the news agency reported.
Marking Constitution Day, Fadnavis paid tribute to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, saying that democracy now comes from the ballot box, not from royal lineage. He urged voters not to be distracted by inflammatory remarks from the Opposition.
“We are followers of Lord Ram,” he said, criticising the use of aggressive language during elections.
CM Fadnavis concluded by calling on voters to support BJP candidates, promising development and welfare in return.
(with PTI inputs)
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