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• Area:308,000 sq.km ( 10% of National)• Coastline : 720 km (10 % of National)Coastline : 720 km (10 % of National)

• Population: 98.8 Mn (9 % Of India)

• Density : 320 Persons/sq.kmy / q


The word Maharashtra is derived from the Sanskrit words

Mahameaning Great and Rashtrameaning Nation thusMahameaning Great and Rashtrameaning Nation, thus

rendering the name Maharashtra (Great Nation).

2nd most populous after Uttar Pradesh and 3rd largest state

by area in Indiay

It covers 10% of the total geographical area of India

Mumbai, the capital city of the state, is India's largest city

and the financial capital of the nation.p


History The brave Heroes of Maharashtra17th Century ‐ the Marathas rose under the leadership of Chhatrapati Shivaji against the Mughals who were ruling a large part of India.

1760 ‐Maratha power had reached its zenith with a territory of over 250 million acres(1 million km²) or one‐third of the Indian sub continentsub‐continent.

After the third Anglo‐Maratha war, the empire ended and most of Maharashtra became part of Bombay state under British Rajof Maharashtra became part of Bombay state under British Raj

After Indian independence, Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti demanded unification of all Marathi speaking regions under one state.p g g

Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was of opinion that linguistic reorganization of states should be done with ‐ "One state ‐ One language" principle and not with "One language ‐ One state" principle.

Created the current Maharashtra state on 1 May 1960 (known as Maharashtra Day)


Maharashtra Day).

MAHARASHTRAIAN

CULTUREMAHARASHTRAIAN


Marathi is the official state language. 68.89 % of the population speak Marathi.

8.81

2.5 2.39

1.31 1.04

15.06

Marathi

Hindi

Marwadi

68.89

Marwadi

Kannada

Gujarati

TamilTamil

Telugu

% of Languages


Attires of MaharashtriansMen wear Dhoti of fine cotton cloth of about two and half to three metres long, with or without borders on both the sides. A freshly folded turban known as 'Rumal', 'Patka' or 'Pheta‘

Women wear the Maratha 'Sadi' (saree) of nine d d h t l d 'Ch li' (bl ) iyards and a short‐sleeved 'Choli' (blouse) covering

only about half the length of the back

Foot WearFoot Wear Kolhapuri Chappals manufactured in Kolhapur and its surrounding towns and villages are famous worldwideworldwide.

JewelleryMaharashtrian women wear traditional jewellery patterns of the Marathas and Peshwas. The Kolhapuri 'Saaj', a special type of necklace is the most famous jewellery


Maharashtrian folk dance

Povada is the dance form that showcases the lifetime achievements of the Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj

Lavani and Koli dance forms entertain the Maharashtrians with its mesmerizing music andMaharashtrians with its mesmerizing music and rhythmic movements.


Maharashtrian folk dance

Dhangri Gaja dance pays respect to their God by g j p y p ythe Dhangars of Sholapur.

Dindi and Kala are the religious folk dances, which expresses of religious ecstasy of Lord Krishna

Tamasha is the folk dance that is so popular p pall over the state.


Maharashtrian Festival

Shivaji Jayenti ‐ February 19thThis day is celebrated in the honour of ShivajiMaharaj, the great ruler of Maharashtra. Music, dance and drsama take place on this day.

Ganga Dashahara (May‐June)River Ganga is known as Tripathaga, or the 'Three Path River', It is believed that the river flows in three worlds ‐ in heaven it is called Mandakini, on earth the Ganga and in the nether region the Bhagirathi.

Vat Pournima (May‐June). Thi f ti l i l b t d b M h ht i iThis festival is celebrated by Maharashtrian women, in the month of Jesht. Women observe a fast and tie threads around a banyan tree and pray for the same husband in every birth


husband in every birth.

Maharashtra Festival…

Palki festival‐ Ashadh (Jun‐Jul) and Karthik (Nov‐Dec). This festival showcases the distinctive feature of the Maharashtrian culture It is a 1000 year old tradition whichMaharashtrian culture. It is a 1000‐year‐old tradition, which has been following by the warkaris. They perform collective singing, dancing, chanting to the holy town of Pandharpur.

Jiviti Puja (July‐August). Married Maharashtrian women perform Jivti Puja on anyMarried Maharashtrian women perform Jivti Puja on any one of the Fridays in the month of Shravan . Jivti is an incarnation of Parvati, a goddess who is believed to protect children

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protect children.

Nag Panchami (Jul‐Aug)It is celebrated to worship snake god, Shesha Nag. Shiva temples are also crowded during this festival, as snakes are considered dear to him


considered dear to him.

Maharashtra Festival…

Ganesh Chaturthi (August ‐ September). Lord Ganesh is the most respected God in Maharashtra. Ganesh idols are worshipped at nicely decorated pandalsGanesh idols are worshipped at nicely decorated pandalsfor 8 to 10 days and then immerse in water.

Pola Festival (August – Sept)This festival is a special facet for the Hindu culture that marks respect to cattle. Cattle procession taken across the village, accompanied by the music of drumbeats and lezhim.

K j i i P i A h i P i (S t O t)Kojagiri Poornima or Ashwin Poornima (Sept‐Oct)Celebrated on the full moon day of Ashwin . Goddess Laxmi is worshipped on this day


Maharashtrian Music

• Music in Maharashtra like Marathi literature has an ancient tradition, the

popularity of classical music in Maharashtra began through Gwalior. Miraj town of

Sangli district is known as the 'town of music'.

• Folk songs are an inseparable part of the daily lives of the rural Maharashtra. Folk

forms like lavani, nautanki and tamasha music are very famous.

• Jnandev, Namdev, Tukaram, Jani and Soyara are important poets. They believed in

the fusion of Bhakti (devotion) with Jnana (knowledge).


Mahrashtrian Poets

Jnandev, popularly known as Jnaneshwara. His great work, the Jnaneshwari is a monumental verse commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. He also wrote Anubhavamrita.

Eknaath (1533‐99), taught bhakti and jnana are like flower and fruit, inconceivable in separation. He succeeded the works of Jnaneshwar and Namdev. He also wrote religious songs like Abhangas, Owees and Bharuds.

Tukaram's, (1608‐'50) secret peculiarity lies in the rustic simplicity and utter frankness on self‐revelation in his songs p y gtogether with their profound understanding and ardent devotion. He wrote devotional songs like 'Abhangas' and performed 'Keertans'.


Maharashtra CuisineMaharashtrian cuisine has two major styles ‐ Konkan and Varadi

Konkan• The cusine with a combination of

Malvani Gaud Saraswat Brahmin and

Varadi

• The cuisine for the interior M h h h Vid bhMalvani, Gaud Saraswat Brahmin and

Goan cuisines• The Konkan food has a lot of coconut

in it and strong in masalas, red

Maharashtra or the Vidarbha area • The spicy Kolhapuri food emphasizes

on mutton. The food of the Vidarbhain it and strong in masalas, red chillies and coriander region is prepared strong in red chillie

powder and garlic


MAHARASHTRA

INFRASTRUCTUREMAHARASHTRA


Physical Infrastructure

2 International Seaports & 38 State Ports3 International Airports.14 Domestic Airport.11 % of National Road Network (Road Length 246 000 Kms)11 % of National Road Network (Road Length 246,000 Kms)9 % of National Railway Network (5,987 kms)58% of Container traffic handled by JNPTAbundant availability of Water (10 billion cum of live storage capacity)

Maharashtra is well connected Internationally & domestically


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Social Infrastructure

• 12 % of Country’s Universities

• 17 % of Medical Education institutions

• 13 % of Engineering Education institutionsg g

• 19 % of Management institutions


MAHARASHTRA

IMPORTANT CITIES OF MAHARASHTRAMAHARASHTRA


Mumbai – India’s Financial & Industrial CapitalMumbai – India’s Financial & Industrial CapitalA 157 S K P l i 33 26 837Area: 157 Sq. Km., Population: 33,26,837;

Suburbs : Area: 446 Sq. Km., Population: 85,87,561

Sixth largest metropolitan area in the world and most cosmopolitan city in IndiaC ib 10% f h fContributes 10% of the factory employment, 35% of Income tax, 60% of customs duty and 40% of India’s foreign tradetradeHeadquarters of most corporate, banks, financial institutions, as

ll h R B kwell as the Reserve BankLargest and busiest airport handling maximum passenger and cargo traffic Center of entertainment – Bollywood“Best city for Business”‐ Gallup/BT SurveyCity that never sleepsCity that never sleeps


Aurangabad – Engineering & TourismAurangabad – Engineering & TourismArea: 10,106 Sq. Km., Population: 29,20,548

Prominent Industrial Centre with a

focus on Engineering and New

Agricultural Biotechnology Initiatives

Emerging as the new Automobile

Centre

Siemens, Skoda Auto, Bajaj Auto and

Videocon are some of the prominent

companies in the region.

Hi‐tech meets cultureHi‐tech meets culture

Also key tourism destination –Ajanta

& Ellora caves


Pune ‐ Auto & IT Nerve CenterPune ‐ Auto & IT Nerve CenterArea: 15,637 Sq. Km., Population: 72,24,224

Cl f j OEM dCluster for major auto OEMs and

ancillaries like Bajaj Auto, Tata

Motors Bharat Forge and DaimlerMotors, Bharat Forge and Daimler

Chrysler

Software technology Parks cater to

a burgeoning software industry

with major Indian and Global

software players like

TCS I f Wi IBM C iTCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, Congizant

, Geometric, Veritas etcOxford of IndiaOxford of India


Nashik – Electronics and AgroNashik – Electronics and AgroArea: 15,539 Sq. Km., Population: 48,87,923

Three major industrial estates –

Satpur, Ambad and Sinnar.

Home to the Security Printing Press ‐Home to the Security Printing Press

The nation’s currency printer.

Th li t i t f lti tiThe climate is apt for grapes cultivation

and thus boasts of numerous wineries

and distillersand distillers

Major factories like

The Wine Capital of IndiaThe Wine Capital of India

Siemens, Mahindra & Mahindra, MICO

(Bosch) and Glaxo and a Thermal


Power Plant.

Nagpur ‐ India’s emerging logistic hubNagpur ‐ India’s emerging logistic hubArea: 9,810 Sq. Km., Population: 40,51,444

Second Capital of Maharashtra.

Holds winter session of the State

Assembly

The Geographical Center of IndiaThe Geographical Center of India

Country’s first Dry Port as ‘Cargo

Hub’ and SEZ being implemented.

Largest Timber Market in Asia.

City of OrangeCity of Orange


MAHARASHTRA

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTSMAHARASHTRA


Areas of High Economic Activities

Mumbai Metropolitan RegionIT, ITES, Pharma, Gems and Jewellery Textiles Chemical Petrochemicals EntertainmentJewellery, Textiles, Chemical, Petrochemicals, Entertainment

Mumbai‐Pune‐Nashik – Aurangabad Golden QuadrilateralManufacturing, Agriculture & Services

SEZsSEEPZ, Mumbai, MIHAN,Product specific SEZs at Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Thane, Nanded, Kolhapur, Latur

Textile Clusters Bhiwandi, Ichalkaranji, Malegaon, Sholapurj g p

Auto ClustersPune, Aurangabad, Nashik

Forest and Minerals Based IndustriesForest and Minerals Based IndustriesVidarbha Region


Automotive IndustryAutomotive Industry

• Manufacturing units for all segment: Passengers Cars Commercial Vehicles andPassengers Cars, Commercial Vehicles and Three Wheelers.

• Almost three out of every ten Tractors produced in the Country

• Over 70% of Medium and Heavy Trucks are produced hereproduced here.

• About 80 out of 402 ACMA* Members located in Maharashtra

• Major OEMs and Auto Ancillary units present in the State:Skoda Auto, John Deere, Tata Motors, Bajaj , , , j jAuto, Fiat India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharat Forge & Cummins

• Mumbai and Pune Key Centres


• Mumbai and Pune Key Centres

Textile IndustryTextile Industry

• 25% (65 million kg) of the Country’s total cotton productiontotal cotton production

• 12% (272 million kg) of Country’s total production of cotton yarn

• 17% (16.6 lacs spindles) of Country’s total installed capacity

• Largest number ( 560 ) of 100% Export• Largest number ( 560 ) of 100% Export Oriented Units


IT ‐ ITESIT ‐ ITES

27 IT P k i P bli S t d 102• 27 IT Parks in Public Sector and 102 developed privately

• 32% of IT Professionals

• 32% of Internet Subscribers

• 35% PC penetration

• 20% of Software Exports

• 25% of the Top 500 Software Companies present

• Mumbai and Pune are the Key Centers


Bio – Tech and PharmaBio – Tech and Pharma

• Contribute about 40% of the total turnoverturnover

• Presence of International players like GlaxoWellcome, Novartis, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott

• Major Indian companies such as Wockhardt, Cipla, Lupin, NicholasWockhardt, Cipla, Lupin, Nicholas Piramal, Mahyco are making big headway in the areas of biotechnology.

Bi T h l P k i P d A i• Bio‐Technology Park in Pune and Agri‐Biotech Park in Jalna are shaping up


International Biotech Park, Pune

The first Public‐private Partnership in MaharashtraPartnership in Maharashtra100 acre campus off the Mumbai‐Pune ExpresswayW ld Cl Lif S iWorld Class Life Science Research Park to provide enabling Environment for Biotech ResearchBiotech Research


Blooming FloricultureBlooming Floriculture

• Major producer of floriculture products with 4000 hectares growing various species of flowersgrowing various species of flowers

• Large number of export oriented units with FDI are being set upunits with FDI are being set up

• The Topography and Climate of Pune ‐ Nashik region is conducive for natural cultivation


Multi‐Modal International Passenger and Cargo Hub Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN)and Cargo Hub Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN)

Area ‐ 3310 HectaresInvestment $ 1.2 BillionInvestment $ 1.2 BillionActivities planned:

Air Cargo HubSEZ Health City,International SchoolRail & Truck Terminal etc


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Data source MIDC website and Maharashtra government site


Data source – MIDC website and Maharashtra government site

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