Why did Mumbai became part of Maharashtra?

The Maharashtrians wanted Mumbai as a part of Maharashtra, since it had majority of Marathi speakers. However, the city’s economic and political elite feared that Bombay would decline under a government committed to developing the rural hinterland.

Why is Maharashtra poor?

The slow trickle-down effect of economic growth to the rural economy of Maharashtra is one of the reasons of relatively high poverty rate in the state. The rural economy of Maharashtra, like any other state of India, is largely dependent on agriculture.

How is Mumbai connected to the world?

Mumbai is a MEGACITY, with a population of over 12 million people! Its Geographic location (see map) is very significant, as it is on a major shipping route through the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal, along with other shipping routes.

Why did Bombay turn into Mumbai?

In the mid-1990s, Shiv Sena, the Hindu nationalist party in power in Bombay, decided to change the city’s name to Mumbai, a name often used in local languages that derives from Mumba Devi, the patron Hindu goddess of the island’s original residents, the Koli fishermen.

Why is Maharashtra important?

Aptly called the gateway of India, Maharashtra is one of India’s biggest commercial and industrial centres, and it has played a significant role in the country’s social and political life. Maharashtra is a leader among Indian states in terms of agricultural and industrial production, trade and transport, and education.

What will happen to Maharashtra without Mumbai?

Maharashtra may be relegated to much lower position without Mumbai. Mumbai needs to be declared as UT for proper utilizing the revenue. The Rock reveals the key to success for normal people. The big companies don’t want you to know his secrets. Without Munbai? Cant imagine and state will be without soul if it happens .

What do you think about the rest of Maharashtra?

There is much to appreciate and develop in the rest of Maharashtra, but other areas get dominated by Mumbai and it’s aggressive politicians, who do not allow the development of the rest of Maharashtra, hogging all the development funds and resources for themselves and the sugar belt.

What is the GDP of Mumbai compared to that of Maharashtra?

There are many people who are comparing GDP (PPP) of Mumbai with GDP (nominal) of Maharashtra. Let’s compare GDP (PPP) of both the Mumbai and Maharashtra. Thus GDP of Mumbai metropolitan area is about 35.38\% of GDP of Maharashtra.But important point to note that this area also includes more than 25\% population of Maharashtra.

Should Vidarbha be made a separate state from Maharashtra?

That is why MMR, Pune, Nasik, the sugar belt and Konkan area should be made the State of Maharashtra and Vidarbha should be made a separate State. Marathwada too should break away from the rest of Maharashtra because the Politicians of the NCP, Congress & Shiv Sena will never allow any development to happen there.