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According to the Chief Minister, the 'Make In India' vision has changed the outlook of the entire country and there is a fair competitive atmosphere across states throughout the country.
Updated : Mar 21, 2018, 03:51 AM IST
Describing Maharashtra as the "powerhouse" of the country, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the 'Make in India' vision has led to different states adopting "competitive federalism".
The Maharashtra Chief Minister also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving the state an opportunity to host the mega event which he said showcases India's strength.
"The 'Make in India' vision has changed the outlook of the entire country. There is a fair competitive atmosphere across states throughout the country. The states are now moving from cooperative to competitive federalism," Fadnavis said, speaking at the inaugural event of the 'Make in India Week' (MII) in the city in Modi's presence.
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra Twitter handle tweeted the Chief Minister as saying:
Because of Hon PM @narendramodi ji's initiative of @makeinindia in all the states in India have started competing:CM @Dev_Fadnavis
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) February 13, 2016
"The world knows that Maharashtra is a powerhouse of India and the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) has declared Maharashtra as the best investment destination," he added.
Maharashtra is the power house of India with highest export & highest FDI contribution:CM @Dev_Fadnavis@makeinindia pic.twitter.com/S5Ust1vvEY
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) February 13, 2016
According to the Chief Minister, the number of permissions needed for setting up various industries has been brought down. The permission regime has been put on a single electronic platform and no investor has to run from pillar to post, Fadnavis claimed.
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"We have come out with a new IT, tourism, retail policies. Mumbai is financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India," he said while exuding confidence that they will turn "Mumbai into an international financial centre".
On the occasion, Union Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Prime Minister launched the 'Make in India' (initiative) in September 2014 and spoke of new processes and mindsets. "The mindset was to be changed from regulator to facilitator. As a result of his tours to several countries, Brand India has picked up," she said. "India's image all over the world has completely changed thanks to his extensive tours", Sitharaman added.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President Sumit Majumdar said this is an outstanding moment for India. " 'Make in India' is a revolutionary mission for India and CII compliments the Prime Minister as the architect of the mission." "India is back on the global high table... We have no doubts that ...India will emerge as a global manufacturing destination," he added.
Cisco's John Chambers said they were proud to be partners as 'Make in India' comes to live.