Mumbai: Maharashtra has outlined a comprehensive roadmap to contribute to the national goal of ‘Developed India by 2047’, focusing on green energy, industrial expansion in smaller cities, and heritage driven development. The detailed vision, presented during the NITI Aayog meeting on Saturday, emphasises sustainability, regional equity, and economic transformation. This was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first meeting with chief ministers after Operation Sindoor. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis later posted on X, “The PM’s inspiring message on Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat 2047 reminds us that when the Centre and state works together as one team, no goal is out of reach. Maharashtra is fully committed towards moving forward with Team India for theprogress of our nation.”
A key pillar of Maharashtra’s strategy is its aggressive push towards renewable energy. The state has signed power purchase agreements for 45,500 MW, of which 36,000 MW is green energy. By 2030, over half (52%) of Maharashtra’s energy needs will be met through green sources.
Maharashtra is also pioneering solar village initiatives. Under the Saurgram scheme, 100 villages are being transitioned to solar power; 15 are fully operational. A new pumped storage power policy has also been announced, with 45 projects capable of producing 62,125 MW. These projects are expected to bring Rs3.42 lakh crore in investment and create over 96,000 jobs.
The state’s broader development strategy is structured across three timelines: a short-term five-year plan leading up to 2029, a mediumterm vision for 2035 (marking Maharashtra’s Amrit Mahotsav), and the long-term Vision Maharashtra 2047. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) is being developed as a $1.5 trillion economic hub by 2047 under the NITI Aayog’s guidance, with a request to the Centre for special financial support.
Maharashtra is also leading in the MSME sector, with over 60 lakh enterprises registered, the highest nationwide. Cultural and creative sectors are also receiving a push. At the recent WAVES Summit inMumbai, MoUs worth Rs5,000 crore were signed for two global studios. Other initiatives include the launch of the WAVES Index on the NSE, setting up of the IICT in Mumbai, and academic partnerships with the University of York and the University of Western Australia.
