CM Devendra Fadnavis Sets Target to Raise Maharashtra’s GSDP to ₹35 Lakh Crore in Next Five Years

Launch of ‘Maha STRIDE’ initiative; ‘MITRA’ to emerge as a key institution guiding the state’s growth

Nagpur : Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today launched the ‘Maha STRIDE’ initiative, describing it as a transformative step towards Maharashtra’s comprehensive development. Speaking at the inaugural event at IIM Nagpur, Fadnavis emphasized that government, as an institution, must function with robust planning and institutional structure to achieve lasting progress.

He noted that following the successful implementation of the 100-day and 150-day administrative reform programs, the ‘Maha STRIDE’ initiative will serve as a significant milestone that will set the direction for the state’s development journey.

The event was attended by Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Minister of State for Finance & Planning Adv. Ashish Jaiswal, MITRA Vice Presidents Rajesh Kshirsagar and Rana Jagjit Singh Patil, CEO Pravin Singh Pardeshi, Additional Chief Secretaries Rajesh Kumar Meena and Rajgopal Devara, and World Bank’s Marcin Piatkowski, among other dignitaries.

Institutional Planning for Sustainable Growth

Fadnavis stressed that long-term development planning must transcend individual leadership changes. “Development should be driven by self-sustaining mechanisms and well-planned institutions, regardless of administrative transitions,” he said, adding that ‘Maha STRIDE’ was conceptualized with this philosophy.

Maharashtra’s GSDP Journey

The CM highlighted the growth of Maharashtra’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP):

• ₹15 lakh crore in 2013-14
• ₹29 lakh crore by 2019-20
• ₹45 lakh crore in the past five years

“This growth demonstrates Maharashtra’s immense potential,” he said. However, he noted that just seven districts currently contribute 50% of the state’s GSDP. To become a $1 trillion economy and realize PM Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047, every district’s contribution is essential.

He urged district collectors to assess their region’s contribution and plan accordingly, adding that Maharashtra lacks no funding, only the need for data-driven planning. “Investments must go into well-structured schemes,” he asserted, calling for enhanced public-private partnerships and administrative efficiency.

Fadnavis expressed confidence that the MITRA institution (Maharashtra Institution for Transformation) will be key to realizing this vision and will empower district collectors to drive localized growth.

“MITRA Will Shape the New Maharashtra” – Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Deputy CM Shinde said that MITRA has the potential to become a mass movement and a powerful vehicle for Maharashtra’s development. “MITRA can help Maharashtra play a major role in building a developed India,” he said, emphasizing the need for inclusive development that empowers backward districts and keeps the common man at the center of governance.

District Collectors’ Presentations

In the presence of CM Fadnavis, six district collectors from each administrative division of the state gave development presentations:

• Gadchiroli (Nagpur Division): Avinash Panda
• Washim (Amravati Division): Bhuvaneshwari S.
• Dharashiv (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division): Kirtikiran Pujar
• Jalgaon (Nashik Division): Ayush Prasad
• Thane (Konkan Division): Ashok Shingare
• Kolhapur (Pune Division): Amol Yedge

Their presentations highlighted district-specific goals and strategies aligned with the Maha STRIDE vision, showcasing how localized development can feed into Maharashtra’s broader economic transformation.