Boosting Maharashtra's Industrial Growth: Focus on Logistics and Power Supply

CII Vice President R Mukundan emphasized the need for improved logistics infrastructure and cost-effective power supply to foster industrial growth in Maharashtra. Mukundan highlighted the significance of last-mile connectivity and reducing power costs. CII Marathwada Zone, chaired by Sunil Kirdak, aims to address these challenges alongside enhancing export facilities and local industry concerns.

CII Vice President R Mukundan emphasized on Saturday the need for enhanced logistics infrastructure and cost-effective power supply to drive industrial growth in Maharashtra.

Inaugurating the new CII Marathwada Zone office, chaired by Sunil Kirdak, Mukundan stated, "Last-mile connectivity is crucial for businesses to operate smoothly. Improvements in national and state highways are essential to attract investments."

Mukundan pointed out that making the western region more competitive in terms of power supply costs is vital, adding, "There is a need to reduce the cost of power, and although progress has been made, there is still room for improvement."

On the topic of exports, he mentioned, "To boost exports, the number of airports and port facilities must increase."

CII Western Region Deputy Chairman Rishi Kumar Bagla noted that some airlines are interested in running international flights from regional airports, while local issues are being addressed through regular meetings with the police, as noted by Sunil Kirdak.

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