Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi in Delhi, seeks aid to develop Gadchiroli as mining hub

Fadnavis requested the central government’s support in developing Gadchiroli as a mining hub, saying that the Maharashtra government has taken significant steps in the steel sector, “especially in developing Gadchiroli as the ‘steel city’”, as per a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office.

Fadnavis also discussed key matters related to the Nagpur airport, which has been progressing at a fast pace, and sought the Centre’s assistance in resolving pending issues, ensuring the project’s smooth execution. The disbursement of funds to local self-governing bodies under the 15th Finance Commission was also discussed and PM Modi responded positively, the statement added.

Honoured to meet the visionary, globally loved leader, our PM of Bharat, Hon Narendra Modi Ji in New Delhi.
Had a long, insightful discussion on several key matters with him.
We have made a remarkable progress in steel sector, especially in developing Gadchiroli as the ‘steel… pic.twitter.com/AGEbjp4lUd

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) March 13, 2025

During the meeting, Fadnavis expressed his gratitude to PM Modi for granting Maharashtra the opportunity to host the World Audio, Visual, and Entertainment Summit. The summit is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from May 1 to May 4.

“On this occasion, the foundation for the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT), on the lines of IIT, will also be laid in Mumbai. The Central Government will extend financial support for this visionary initiative too,” Fadnavis said in his post, thanking PM Modi.