‘Development is not about factories or roads; we must connect with people’

Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, emphasized the importance of infrastructure development in Maoist-affected areas during a session at The Hindu's 'Maharashtra Infrastructure Conclave 2026'. He highlighted the significance of projects like Surjagadh in Gadchiroli and discussed the government's rehabilitation strategy for these regions. Vinaya Deshpande, Chief of the Bureau, Maharashtra, moderated the session titled "Mumbai to Surjagadh: Expressway to Prosperity".