CM Fadnavis said more than 28 countries around the world were facing a strong demand for manpower and stressed the need for young people to continuously upgrade their skills in line with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum computing

NCP MLA Rohit Pawar claimed that Maharashtra was facing agricultural losses of more than Rs 77,000 crore. He described the situation as "worse than the historic drought of 1972", citing a rainfall deficit and widespread crop damage