India, May 12 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Monday said the Konkan region is the backbone of the state's development and pledged to carry forward the development vision of her late husband, Ajit Pawar.

Addressing a public meeting after laying foundation stones for multiple projects in Roha-Ashtami Municipal Council area in Raigad district, the NCP president said Konkan was a devbhoomi (sacred land) built through the hard work and resilience of its people.

"Konkan is the backbone of Maharashtra's development. True development is not limited to cement roads, but lies in bringing economic prosperity to people's lives and ensuring their happiness," she said.

Recalling Ajit Pawar's deep affection for the coastal regi...