Pune, Oct. 27 -- Defending the proposed Torrent Power project amid mounting opposition over alleged tree felling in the Karjat forest region, Minister of State Madhuri Misal today said that project was vital for Maharashtra's electricity needs, industrial growth and employment generation.
She urged environmentalists to trust the government's development agenda and said efforts would be made to convince those opposing the project.
The state needs electricity, and the Torrent project will help address power shortages across several districts and talukas while creating jobs, Ms Misal said, comparing it to major infrastructure projects such as Atal Setu, the Coastal Road and Samruddhi Mahamarg, which are now being used by the public.
The pro...