In the city to launch projects worth Rs 29,000 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Maharashtra has the potential to become the powerhouse of the world, and his government is supporting that dream with infrastructure projects. Speaking at NESCO, Goregaon East, the PM said, “Maharashtra has an important role in the development of the nation. It has a glorious history, empowered present and dreams of a prosperous future. The state has the power of industry, agriculture and finance.”

“I aim to make Mumbai the fintech capital of the world,” said Modi, adding that he also hoped to make the state number one in tourism in India as it has much to offer, from stronghold forts of Shivaji Maharaj, the beaches of Konkan and beauty of the Sahyadri range, right to the potential for medical tourism.