In this episode of Bharatvaarta, Sharan hosts Mr. Kaustubh Dhavse, the joint secretary to Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, to discuss Maharashtra's goal of becoming a $1 Trillion economy. The conversation delves into Maharashtra's significant contributions to India's economy, infrastructural projects, and the government's strategies for achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2028. Mr. Dhavse highlights the role of visionary leadership under DyCM Devendra Fadnavis and CM Eknath Shinde. He highlights the infrastructural advancements in maharashtra including the Samruddhi Expressway, the new airport in mumbai, underground metro among others. The conversation also covers the innovative approach taken to solving bureaucratic challenges, balancing economic growth with political stability and addressing regional disparities in development.

00:00 Introduction 
00:50 Conversation with Kaustubh Dhavse
02:15 Mumbai's Infrastructure Transformation
04:11 Challenges and Leadership in Development
10:08 Regional Imbalance in Maharashtra
15:10 Investment Strategies and Emerging Hubs
21:31 Balancing Development and Welfare
27:42 Personal Insights and Political Complexities
32:31 Navigating Government Challenges
33:12 Advice for Aspiring Civil Servants
36:14 Addressing Corruption in Government
40:18 Tendering and Vendor Selection
46:11 Maharashtra's Growth Strategy
53:28 Political Challenges and Optimism
58:35 Future Vision for Mumbai and Maharashtra
01:01:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Bharatvaarta, Sharan hosts Mr. Kaustubh Dhavse, the joint secretary to Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, to discuss Maharashtra's goal of becoming a $1 Trillion economy. The conversation delves into Maharashtra's significant contributions to India's economy, infrastructural projects, and the government's strategies for achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2028. Mr. Dhavse highlights the role of visionary leadership under DyCM Devendra Fadnavis and CM Eknath Shinde. He highlights the infrastructural advancements in maharashtra including the Samruddhi Expressway, the new airport in mumbai, underground metro among others. The conversation also covers the innovative approach taken to solving bureaucratic challenges, balancing economic growth with political stability and addressing regional disparities in development.
00:00 Introduction  00:50 Conversation with Kaustubh Dhavse 02:15 Mumbai's Infrastructure Transformation 04:11 Challenges and Leadership in Development 10:08 Regional Imbalance in Maharashtra 15:10 Investment Strategies and Emerging Hubs 21:31 Balancing Development and Welfare 27:42 Personal Insights and Political Complexities 32:31 Navigating Government Challenges 33:12 Advice for Aspiring Civil Servants 36:14 Addressing Corruption in Government 40:18 Tendering and Vendor Selection 46:11 Maharashtra's Growth Strategy 53:28 Political Challenges and Optimism 58:35 Future Vision for Mumbai and Maharashtra 01:01:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Bharatvaarta podcast is a commentary on politics, policy and culture focused on India. The podcast brings together people from different walks of life who have varied and interesting perspectives on what's happening around us.

Bharatvaarta

Bharatvaarta podcast is a commentary on politics, policy and culture focused on India. The podcast brings together people from different walks of life who have varied and interesting perspectives on what's happening around us.

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