The Maharashtra Governor also highlighted high investments from Davos, road infrastructure improvements, Samruddhi Express highway expansion to Vadhvan Port and East Vidarbha, job creation initiatives, the `Lakhpati Didi` programme for rural women, preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela in Nashik

Preparations for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 have begun, with a Rs 25,000 crore master plan covering roads, airport expansion, sanitation, AI-based crowd management and tent cities. The 21-month festival is expected to attract over 12 crore devotees and generate Rs 30,000 crore in economic activity