Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Eknath Shinde reviewed the progress of the Industry Department at the Sahyadri Guest House on Monday. Industry Secretary Dr P Anbalgan and Development Commissioner of Industries, Deependra Kushwaha, made presentations during the meeting on the department's progress. Industry Minister Uday Samant, Additional Chief Secretary Asim Kumar Gupta, Principal Secretary Naveen Sona, and other Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and industry department officials were present for the meeting.

Speaking at the meeting, Shinde expressed concern about the economic plight of workers in sick or closed factories. He stated, “I have seen the financial distress faced by workers in these factories for years. I have tried to help them, but concrete steps are needed.” While MIDC plays a crucial role in industrial development, Shinde emphasised that workers are an integral part of the process.