The BRICS TimesThe meeting approved the ‘Viksit Maharashtra 2047’ Vision Document. The CM will head a ‘Viksit Maharashtra Vision Management Unit’ for its implementation.
Farmers’ Aid Delay Sparks Ministerial Ire
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a cabinet meeting in Maharashtra. Several key decisions were finalized in this meeting. Angry ministers strongly rebuked administrative officers. This anger stemmed from the non-disbursement of farmers’ aid. Administration officials were claiming funds were already given to the farmers. However, District Collectors and many ministers disagreed with this claim. They stated that farmers were still complaining about not getting assistance. The Chief Minister handled the situation firmly. He directed officials to prepare a detailed report immediately. This report must show the quantum and type of help provided to farmers. Furthermore, today’s meeting included critical decisions on elections and judiciary matters.
Key Cabinet Approvals
Viksit Maharashtra Vision 2047
The cabinet approved the ‘Viksit Maharashtra 2047’ Vision Document. A ‘Viksit Maharashtra Vision Management Unit (VMU)’ will be established. The Chief Minister will lead this unit for document implementation. AI-based analysis of citizen suggestions was used to prepare this document. Sixteen major concepts were set at the state and district levels. The document outlines 100 initiatives. These fall under four pillars: ‘Progressive, Sustainable, All-inclusive, and Good Governance’.
Infrastructure and Protocol
Revised costs for the Solapur–Tuljapur–Osmanabad new broad gauge railway were approved. Sanction was also given to release additional funds. This covers the State Government’s 50% share. The General Administration Department’s Protocol sub-division will be expanded. A new post was approved: Secretary (Protocol, FDI, Diaspora Affairs and Outreach). Three new functional desks will be created. They include Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), International Outreach, and Diaspora Affairs. Necessary posts and budget were sanctioned for all these.
Electoral Reforms
The Urban Development Department passed new regulations. Reserved seat candidates in municipal bodies get a six-month extension. This is for submitting their Caste Validity Certificate. Amendments to key acts were approved for this extension. The acts are the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, and others. The Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949 is included. Also, the Maharashtra Municipal Council Act, 1965 is included. Rural election candidates also received a benefit. Reserved seat candidates in Gram Panchayat and Zilla Parishad also get a six-month extension. The ‘Maharashtra Caste Validity Certificate Submission Period Extension Ordinance, 2025’ was approved.
Judicial and Land Decisions
The Law and Judiciary Department approved decisions. A District and Additional Sessions Court was sanctioned in Shirpur, Dhule district. A Senior Civil Court will also be established there. A new Public Prosecutor office will also be set up. Necessary posts and expenditure for these bodies were approved. Separately, land lease renewal was sanctioned in Washim district. The lease for 29.85 hectares at Mauje Karda was renewed. It goes to Suvide Foundation, Risod, for 30 years. The lease rate is nominal (₹1 per annum).
