Updated On: 14 July, 2024 06:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 29,000cr, says ‘aim to make city the world’s fintech capital’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Eknath Shinde share a light moment at NESCO, Goregaon East, on Saturday. Pic/Atul Kamble
In the city to launch projects worth Rs 29,000 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Maharashtra has the potential to become the powerhouse of the world, and his government is supporting that dream with infrastructure projects. Speaking at NESCO, Goregaon East, the PM said, “Maharashtra has an important role in the development of the nation. It has a glorious history, empowered present and dreams of a prosperous future. The state has the power of industry, agriculture and finance.”
“I aim to make Mumbai the fintech capital of the world,” said Modi, adding that he also hoped to make the state number one in tourism in India as it has much to offer, from stronghold forts of Shivaji Maharaj, the beaches of Konkan and beauty of the Sahyadri range, right to the potential for medical tourism.