Maharashtra Budget outlines plan to expand industrial economy to $1,500bn by 2047
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has set an ambitious target to increase the gross income of the industrial sector in the state from $123 billion to $1,500 billion by 2047. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while presenting the annual Budget for 2026–27, said the state’s new Industry, Investment and Services Policy–2025 proposes to raise […]
Uddhav Thackeray hits back at CM Fadnavis over mandatory Hindi language row
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The political face-off between Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has intensified over the implementation of mandatory Hindi in Maharashtra schools. Speaking at an event on the occasion of Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din, Thackeray on Friday responded to allegations that his previous government had approved a […]
Farm loan waiver decision next year: Maha CM
Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that the MahaYuti government will decide on the farm loan waiver before June 30, 2026, adding that at present the government’s emphasis is on directly depositing the financial aid in the bank accounts of rain and flood-hit farmers. The Chief Minister said assurance comes […]
Maha govt approves Nagpur-Chandrapur Expressway
Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) The Maharashtra cabinet infrastructure committee, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Wednesday approved the 204-km-long four-lane cement concrete highway from Nagpur to Chandrapur. He also gave instructions to submit a proposal for the construction of a highway between Chandrapur and Mul. He said that a four-lane cement highway with a […]
Maha govt signs MoU to accelerate digital transformation journey
Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Thursday signed an MoU with AVEVA Group, a global leader in industrial software, to launch the Connected Maharashtra Initiative, a key pillar of Vision 2030 and a cornerstone in accelerating the state’s digital transformation journey. The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. […]
Make most of Health Department’s services online: Maha CM
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday instructed that most of the services provided by the public health department should be made online. “To strengthen the infrastructure of the health department, strict planning should be made to provide population-wise health services in rural and urban areas. For the work of health projects […]
Maha Cabinet clears projects with an investment of Rs 1 lakh crore
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday, cleared 325 proposals pending due to the expiry of the policy period in the industry sector. The approval of these proposals is expected to lead to investment of Rs 1,00,655.96 crore and creation of 93,317 jobs. The policies prepared by […]
Maha Cabinet approves policy for ship-building & recycling
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday cleared a comprehensive policy for ship-building, ship-repairing and ship-recycling. “The Port Development Policy has been amended from time to time, keeping in mind the needs of the state’s maritime sector, the condition of the market, and the expectations of entrepreneurs. […]
