During the World Economic Forum 2026 ongoing in Davos, the Maharashtra government is announcing large-scale investment agreements. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, several Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) have been made so far, and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar group) leader Rohit Pawar has given an important and suggestive reaction to them.
In a tweet made by Rohit Pawar on social media, he mentioned that many of the agreements made so far in Davos 2026 are with companies that are either from India or specifically from Maharashtra. This is certainly a positive aspect. However, he also noted that it is necessary to have large-scale agreements with multinational companies as well.
Rohit Pawar specifically highlighted that the agreements announced so far show significant investment in the data center and infrastructure sectors. While this investment is necessary for the state's development, he clearly stated that if Maharashtra wants to create large-scale employment, it is essential to focus on the manufacturing sector.
He further stated that if the government redirects investment in the manufacturing sector not just to metropolitan areas but also to the backward regions of Vidarbha, Marathwada, North Maharashtra, Konkan, and Western Maharashtra, it could significantly boost employment generation across the state. He conveyed a suggestive message that if local employment is available to the youth in these areas, migration would also reduce.
With three days remaining for the Davos conference, significant investment is expected in the manufacturing sector and other employment-generating sectors, expressed Rohit Pawar. He stated this position based on the agreements made by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Davos, and the government's next steps will be crucial in the coming period.