The Government of Maharashtra brought in the New Decade with grand celebrations across the state capitals on New Year’s Eve. Titled as ‘Dashak Maharashtrache’, the event marked the success of the State’s continuous pace of development and usher in the new decade of hope and fulfillment of promises. Hosted by Maharashtra Tourism & Government of Maharashtra under the patronage of Hon’ble CM Shri Uddhav Thackeray, the landmark event marked India and the very own capital of Entertainment ‘Mumbai’ on the Global Map as the destination for one of the biggest New Year’s celebrations annually.
The new decade promises to be driven by rapid growth and sustainable development across all sectors in Maharashtra. Some of the recent announcements made by the Maha Vikas Aghadi government led by Thackeraay, such as complete farm loan waiver, schemes to raise farm productivity, effective implementation of tribal welfare schemes in remote areas of the State, allocation of Rs 20 crore for the development of Raigad, completion of Coastal Road project and several infrastructural development projects will pave way for enhanced growth in the State.
The celebrations comprised fireworks, lasers and a son-et-lumiere extravaganza. Corporate leaders such as J. Kumar Infra Projects Limited and Hiranandani group also contributed behind the celebration that was initiated by Wizcraft International Entertainment. The event was sponsored by NECC and Venky's.
On New Year’s Eve, Mumbaikars witnessed the grand welcome of the Year 2020 and the new decade with exclusively curated cultural performances that showcased the state’s festivals, music and folk dances at iconic locations, Gateway of India in Mumbai and Futala Lake in Nagpur. Every location played the video recorded message of the CM across at midnight on large screens.
‘Dashak Maharashtrache’ also kicked off celebrations of 60 years of Maharashtra in 2020.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra and the President of Shiv Sena, Shri Uddhav Thackeray said, “We are glad to celebrate the New Year with the people of Maharashtra and on this special occasion, we promise a new decade of hope, peace, and prosperity in the State. We are committed to making significant strides in further developing the state in this decade and continue to work for the welfare of the common people.”
Through this grand event, the Maharashtra Government aimed to promote the state as a tourist hotspot. An initiative of Wizcraft International Entertainment, ‘Dashak Maharashtrache’ is being supported by the Government of Maharashtra, MTDC, Maharashtra Tourism ministry, the police, and municipal corporations.