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Fadnavis said the government intends to build a Fadnavis said the government intends to build asustainable development model under which initiatives would betaken to improve indicators like health and education in eachvillage. "For every village, aspects like education, health, waterconservation and skill development will be covered. We do nothave a package. We will only provide what a specific villageneeds," he said. "The existing schemes will be converged and thisinitiative will only complement their work and lacunae will befilled," he said. Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata who was alsopresent at the press briefing said it has been a greatrealisation for the government to develop rural hinterland. "While we have industrialised cities, rural communitieshave not received the same attention. This initiative is aforward looking move which will make hinterlands a profitmaking part of the nation," he said. Chairman and Managing Director of Mahindra Group AnandMahindra said, "What excites us is the clear purpose ofconvergence, clear intent of private sector collaboration andthe CM’s passion. If this works, it will be a prototype forthe nation." Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan said, "For someone likeme involved in several campaigns, this initiative seems to bea convergence of all of them. I feel awareness andcommunication is an important element. If my face and voicecan create an awareness, I will be most happy." PTI MM DKTIRSDM