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Maharashtra govt has signed MoUs worth Rs 4,080 cr in electronic, logistics: CM

Maharashtra govt has signed MoUs worth Rs 4,080 cr in electronic, logistics: CM

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Maharashtra has a unique opportunity to emerge as a leader in electronics manufacturing and modern logistics. Speaking at the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at his official residence, Varsha, Fadnavis assured investors that the state government would act as a partner in their growth journey. “The government`s role is to help create a complete industrial ecosystem in the state. Entrepreneurs should consider the government as their partner in this journey,” he said. The agreements were signed between the Maharashtra government and leading electronics manufacturing company Jabil, as well as Dubai-based RSA Global, an official statement said. Major boost for industry and employment  It said that the two projects together are expected to bring investments worth Rs 4,080 crore to the state and generate around 4,750 direct and indirect employment opportunities. According to CM Fadnavis, the investments will boost industrial growth, strengthen export capabilities and improve modern logistics infrastructure in Maharashtra. He said the projects would also create high-skilled jobs and further enhance the state`s position as …

Shore up Uran power plant to meet needs, say experts | Mumbai news

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government’s order to its electricity distribution company to buy electricity from the defunct power plant of a private company has surprised experts who have questioned why the government is not making the effort to run its own gas-based power plant at Uran with a capacity of 672 MW. The Uran unit currently generates about 130 MW to 150 MW, which is only 25 percent of its capacity. The government recently asked its electricity distribution company, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL), to buy electricity from Pioneer Gas Power Limited (PGPL) for 15 years to ensure an uninterrupted supply of electricity to Mumbai. PGPL has a 388 MW gas-based power plant in Mangaon tehsil of Raigad district. The letter from the energy department says: “The plant is not operational for the last five years; restarting operations will require three to four months.” The Uran power plant is owned by Mahagenco, the state-owned power generation company. According to Mahagenco generation reports, the plant currently generates electricity of about 150 MW at a cost …