Gadkari further said development of various projects undertaken by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust will also generate employment for nearly 1.25 lakh people residing in the region. "Considering the number of projects being undertaken by JNPT, the development of Konkan will be rapid. Speaking at the event, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said various projects undertaken by JNPT will bring more business to the state. "When businesses grow at JNPT, the state will get more money through tax. It will generate more funds for undertaking new projects and increase the GDP of state," he said.

Source: Mint February 17, 2019 17:03 UTC