MUMBAI: A delegation of UK MPs, led by Liam Byrne, MP from Birmingham in UK met CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday. CM Fadnavis said Maharashtra is the country’s economic powerhouse and the nation’s ‘Startup Capital’ and urged investors from the UK to invest in Maharashtra, which has an excellent ecosystem for investment. On this occasion. CM provided detailed information about the state’s progress.“Maharashtra is not only the country’s powerhouse but has also become an attraction for global investors,” stated MP Liam Byrne. MPs Sonia Kumar (MP for Dudley), Sarah Edwards (MP for Tamworth), John Cooper (MP for Dumfries and Galloway), Dan Aldridge (MP for Weston-super-Mare), Alison Griffiths (MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton), Justin Madders (MP for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough) and Joshua Reynolds (MP for Maidenhead) were part of the delegation. “The state contributes 13% to the country’s total GDP. 60% of the data center capacity in the country is in Maharashtra. The trade agreement between India and Britain is a milestone for Maharashtra and Britain. The government is working towards the goal of generating 52% of the total energy needs by 2030 through the renewable energy sector. Letters of Intent have been issued to universities in Britain to open educational institutes in the Educity in Navi Mumbai. The partnership between Maharashtra and Britain will certainly prove beneficial for a bright future,” CM Fadnavis said. Harjinder Kang, UK’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia and the British Deputy High Commissioner for Western India, CM Chief Advisor Kaustubh Dhavse and other senior officials were present during the meeting. “I was glad to know about the learnings of the delegation about Indian democracy and systems during this visit. Our interaction was about the prospects and partnership between Maharashtra and the UK, highlighted by the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which opens vast opportunities for collaboration in pharma, electronics, technology, and higher education, transforming historic ties into a modern engine for mutual growth and global progress. The Maharashtra Industry, Investment and Services Policy 2025 ensures a seamless journey for global investors, fostering expansion in manufacturing, energy and innovation and strengthening the state’s position as a hub for global business and technological advancement,” CM Fadnavis said in a post on X.
