Beed (Maha): Maharashtra Deputy Chief
Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday assured construction of an airport
besides improvement in rail connectivity in this district of
Marathwada region.
No stones would be left unturned for construction of
the airport in Beed. Also, sufficient funds would be made
available for the construction of the long-pending rail
routes, he said.
Improved connectivity will help in creating job
opportunities and ensure faster movement of people, the NCP
leader said.
Pawar was speaking at a felicitation ceremony
organised by NCP on taking over as the new Deputy Chief
Minister.
He also campaigned for Vikram Kale, the party`s
candidate from the teacher`s constituency of the Legislative
Council in Marathwada division.
A sum of Rs 1,010 core was required for rail projects.
This amount is to be shared equally between the Centre and
Maharashtra Government, Pawar, who also holds the finance
portfolio, said.
He reiterated that by December 2012, Maharashtra will
become free of power shortage.
PTI
