In a significant move to bolster regional investment strategies, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has appointed Shivani Dani Wakhare as the Investment Advisor for the Vidarbha region. The appointment is part of the CMO’s expanded investment-centric framework, aimed at driving economic development across Maharashtra’s key regions.
The decision aligns with Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ vision of empowering local leadership to support and engage with both current and prospective investors. Vidarbha has recently gained prominence as a major investment destination, especially following a wave of encouraging investment pledges during the Davos 2025 summit.
As the newly designated Investment Advisor, Wakhare will be at the forefront of advancing the government’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ agenda during the Amritkal period, with an emphasis on accelerating industrial growth, infrastructure development, and employment generation in the region.
Her mandate includes:
- Identifying sector-specific investment opportunities
- Showcasing Vidarbha as a pro-investment region
- Partnering with development bodies like MIDC, MIHAN, and others to chart out strategic growth plans
- Enhancing investor facilitation and improving ease of doing business
Wakhare will work closely with policymakers, industry leaders, and government bodies to position Vidarbha as a hub for sustainable and future-ready investments.
Officials believe this appointment signals a strategic shift in Maharashtra’s investment approach — decentralizing decision-making to build stronger regional support systems. Experts say the move is likely to boost investor confidence and reinforce the state’s standing as an industrial and economic powerhouse.
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