Overview

• Maharashtra announced plans for a new urban node in Raigad to extend development across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
• The project is proposed to host centres of international universities, medical colleges, innovation hubs and research facilities focused on AI and quantum computing.
• Fadnavis said connectivity to Mumbai would be supported by the Coastal Road, Atal Setu and the under-construction Worli-Sewri link road.
• The chief minister urged investment through public-private partnership and pledged expedited approvals to facilitate projects.
• The announcement came at the inauguration of Goldman Sachs’ expanded Worli office, where firm leaders emphasized India’s importance and a design focused on collaboration, innovation and employee well-being.