New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday met Maharashtra Governor Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan and deputy CM Eknath Shinde in Mumbai. Pics/ Eknath Shinde's office and X
Updated On: 2025-03-19 06:35 PM IST
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During the discussion, Deputy CM Shinde shared details about several key initiatives aimed at improving the city. He spoke about efforts to provide homes to ordinary people by eliminating slums and also highlighted the steps taken to enhance Mumbai's economic capacity, which serves as the country’s growth engine
One of the major projects discussed was the “Deep Clean” initiative, which aims to improve cleanliness within the city, the official statement said
Shinde also spoke about improvements in Mumbai’s transportation system, such as the Mumbai Coastal Road and the Atal Setu Bridge, which have helped smoothen traffic flow, it said
Luxon showed interest in the environmental measures being taken in the city, asking questions about the steps being taken to address environmental concerns, the officials said
Another topic of discussion was the promotion of yoga from a health perspective, with both leaders sharing their views on how it should be spread further, the officials said
The high-level New Zealand delegation accompanying the Prime Minister also participated in discussions on various subjects such as green energy, sports, education, agricultural technology, and fisheries