Mumbai, Aug. 29 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced the signing of 17 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth nearly Rs 34,000 crore, claiming the agreements would generate over 33,000 new jobs in the state.

Fadnavis said, "Today, we have signed 17 MoUs in Maharashtra. The MoUs are worth approximately Rs 34,000 crores. 33 thousand new jobs are being generated in this."

"These MoUs have been signed with credible businesses in sectors like EV bus and truck, solar modules, defence manufacturing, and GCC. And people have shown faith in the work we have done for ease of doing business," he added.

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