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TV9 Marathi to host inaugural Maha-Infra Conclave on 22 Feb
Mumbai: TV9 Marathi is all set to host the inaugural Maha-Infra Conclave on 22 February. The conclave will highlight the key role infrastructure plays in aiding economic growth, while also addressing the state of infrastructure in Maharashtra and how it can drive growth for the region, ultimately helping in nation building.
The event will be inaugurated by Maharashtra minister for urban development & public works (public undertaking) Eknath Shinde. Along with him, Subhash Desai (minister for industries & mining, Maharashtra), and Aditya Thackeray (minister for tourism & environment, Maharashtra) will also address the event and share their vision on how infrastructure development projects will fuel growth for the industry and tourism sector in the state.
The policy push for mega infrastructure projects has opened several opportunities for the state. The conclave will provide a platform that will bring key policy makers and private sector leaders to draw an actionable agenda while articulating the positive impact these infra-development projects will have on the people of Maharashtra.
The conclave will have the following sessions on various development projects in Mumbai metropolitan region (MMR) and rest of Maharashtra.
World-class MMR – Focusing on infrastructure development in MMR region: With mega projects like Mumbai Metro, Mumbai Coastal Road, Mumbai Trans Harbour Link and many others in action, the MMR region is set to witness a transformation in the way people travel across the city.
Connecting Maharashtra – Connecting rural with urban via infrastructure: Large-scale projects like the Mumbai-Nagpur Prosperity Corridor will pave way for the development of industry, and tourism while generating employment and connecting the urban and rural areas.
‘Hith Maharashtracha’ – Impact of Infrastructural growth on development in various sectors
Given the multiple road, rail and sea transportation projects being undertaken across the city, the Conclave will witness the presence of different government and private stakeholders, who will come together to highlight the importance of these projects, as well as the time-line for their completion and inauguration for public use.
Key policymakers who will be present at the conclave include IS Chahal, commissioner, MCGM – SVR Srinivasan, Metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA – Manisha Mhaiskar, principal secretary, environment – Dinesh Waghmare, principal secretary, energy – Radheshyam Mopalwar, VC & MD, MSRDC – Sanjay Sethi, Chairman, JNPT – P Anbalagan, CEO, MIDC – Sanjay Mukherjee, CMD, CIDCO – Ranjit Singh Deol, MD, MMRCL – Suhas Diwase, MD, PMR – Milind Borikar, and MTD director.
The conclave will be telecast throughout the day on 22 February on TV9 Marathi and on the channel’s social media platforms.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
