The economy and infrastructure of the state has flourished considerably since the economic policies of the 1970s. Moreover the governments of the state have also contributed immensely by supporting the development and growth of the economy and infrastructure of the state. Since the agriculture is the mainstay of the state, it has been given the importance it deserves. The main food crops of Maharashtra are mangoes, grapes, bananas, oranges, wheat, rice, jowar, bajra, and pulses. Cash crops include groundnut, cotton, sugarcane, turmeric, and tobacco. The total irrigated area which ahs been used for crop cultivation is 33, 500 square kilometers.
The economic infrastructure of the state includes the airports, roads, railways, power, telecom and ports. The social infrastructure includes education and training, health services and tourism.
The main industries in Maharashtra include chemical and allied products, electrical and non-electrical machinery, textiles, petroleum and allied products. Other industries which have an important contribution include metal products, wine, jewellery, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, machine tools, steel and iron castings and plastic wares.
With the financial trends towards foreign direct investment the economy and infrastructure has been given a new impetus. The boom in economy also has had its positive effects on the consumer markets of state. The consumers have become more conscious about what they buy and why they buy it so the consumer market trends have also gathered momentum. This is also because the spending power of the people has increased due to which the amount of money which they can spend on buying products have increased.
Mumbai the capital city of the state has also been given the status of the financial capital of the country. Mumbai is home to three most important financial centers of India which are the, National Stock Exchange, Mumbai Stock Exchange and Reserve bank of India this is why it has been duly given the name of the financial hub of the country.
Animal husbandry is also a very important industry in the state. Cattle are reared for milk and milk products, leather and flesh.
Government, Politics and Judiciary of Maharashtra
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