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Key Points

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

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They talked about the Mumbai‑Vadhavan road and Uttan‑Virar sea link projects.

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Funding was sought from Japan International Cooperation Agency.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave a positive response.

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Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav promised quicker environmental clearances.

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Summary

He requested assistance from the central government for the Mumbai‑Vadhavan road and the proposed Uttan‑Virar sea link, seeking funding from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

The chief minister also met the finance minister, who said the request would be considered positively.

Discussions with the environment minister focused on speeding up environmental clearances for the projects.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
Chief Minister
The chief executive of an Indian state.
Prime Minister
The head of the national government of India.
development
Activities aimed at improving infrastructure and services.
infrastructure
Large physical systems like roads, bridges, and utilities that support society.
funding
Financial resources provided to support a project.
Japan International Cooperation Agency
A Japanese agency that provides financial aid for development projects worldwide.
expressway
A high‑capacity, high‑speed road designed for long‑distance travel.
connectivity
The degree to which different places are linked for travel or communication.
environmental clearances
Official approvals confirming that a project meets environmental protection standards.
approvals
Formal permissions granted by authorities.
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