The 71st  Republic day is being celebrated with great fervor across Maharashtra. Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari unfurled the national flag at Shivaji Park at an official function.<br />''<br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> Congratulating people of Maharashtra Governor addressed in state language Marathi. The Governor said that agriculture is the cornerstone of Maharashtra's economy and it will grow only if the foundation is strong. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Governor stated that the state government trying to provide relief to the farmers suffering from debt. He said that the government has implemented 'Mahatma Jotirao Phule Shetkari Karj Mukti Yojana' for the restructuring of short-term crop loans. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Governor also said that Maharashtra is an industrially advanced state in the country and in the coming days it will be a priority to solve the problems faced by the industries rapidly.<br />''<br />''Republic Day functions were also held in various government offices, schools and colleges at various district collectorates across the state.</span>