New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday and apprised him of the heavy rains, flood situation, and the resulting losses faced by farmers in the state. He also submitted a memorandum seeking substantial Central assistance. Prime Minister Modi assured that the Union Government would firmly stand behind Maharashtra's farmers.

Apart from this, CM Fadnavis discussed in detail issues including the Defence Corridor projects in Maharashtra, concessions for steel production in Gadchiroli, transfer of land in Dahisar belonging to the Airports Authority of India, and measures being taken by the state to strengthen Ease of Doing Business, said the release.

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