Mumbai, July 04: The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Smt. Sujata Saunik (IAS) on her appointment as the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra. She is the first woman to assume this prestigious role in the State’s history. Smt. Saunik brings over three decades of distinguished service in governance and public administration. Her contributions across various sectors, including public health, climate change, disaster management, skill development, finance, and education, have established new standards in policy-making and governance.

“We extend our heartiest congratulations to Smt. Sujata Saunik for being appointed as the Hon’ble Chief Secretary of Maharashtra and we wish her a very successful tenure. The industry looks forward to the Chief Secretary’s support in guiding the initiatives of the Hospitality sector and speedy redressal of issues favorably and expeditiously, ensuring the smooth growth of the sector. We are confident that under her stewardship, Maharashtra will witness remarkable progress and innovation in governance.”

Mr Pradeep Shetty, President, HRAWI

About the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI is a 73 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include Restaurants and Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories. With membership base spread across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and is considered to be the voice of the Hospitality Industry. The association is part of the national body of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr J.R.D. Tata.