Govt prioritises infra development, agriculture to achieve goal of Viksit Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar
1 week, 2 days ago

Govt prioritises infra development, agriculture to achieve goal of Viksit Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said the Mahayuti government has prioritised infrastructure development along with agriculture, industries, employment generation and welfare schemes to achieve the goal of "Viksit Maharashtra''. Govt prioritises infra development, agriculture to achieve goal of Viksit Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar Replying to a debate in the legislative assembly on the state budget 2025-26, Pawar, who also holds the finance portfolio, said a political will is needed to dream big and achieve bigger development goals. The minister said due to the government's focus on the development of agriculture, the growth rate of the sector rose to 8.7 per cent in 2024-25 compared to 3.3 per cent in 2023-24. To achieve developmental goals, Pawar said the government has two options — increase revenue and take low-interest loans for development works.

Development Pawar Maharashtra Govt Viksit Maharashtra  schemes  infra  ajit  state  viksit  prioritises  maharashtra  govt  pawar  goal  development  women  achieve  increase  agriculture  lakh

History of this topic

Maharashtra Budget 2025: From 50 lakh jobs to ₹64,000 cr Mumbai infra projects – 10 key announcements by Ajit Pawar
Top News
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra Budget 2025: From 50 lakh jobs to ₹64,000 cr Mumbai infra projects – 10 key announcements by Ajit Pawar

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who is also the Finance Minister of the state, tabled the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government’s Budget for the 2025-26 fiscal on Monday. ⁠Maharashtra will be number one in fulfilling PM’s visit Bharat dream by 2047 and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadanvis' dream Viksit Bharat," he said. Here are key highlights from Maharashtra Budget 2025 1- …

Maharashtra's budget for FY 2025-26 presented by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar: Key announcements
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra's budget for FY 2025-26 presented by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar: Key announcements

India TV News  

Maharashtra's budget for FY 2025-26 presented by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar: Key announcements Last year’s pre-election budget was lauded as both inclusive and transformative, with its public-friendly policies playing a crucial role in the Mahayuti government’s return to power. Metro network expansion and Mumbai infrastructure projects Maharashtra will allocate Rs 64,000 crore for Mumbai infrastructure projects, including the expansion of …

Maharashtra Budget 2025: Ajit Pawar’s Strategy to Tackle Debt, Review Schemes, and Spur Growth
Trending News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra Budget 2025: Ajit Pawar’s Strategy to Tackle Debt, Review Schemes, and Spur Growth

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 03, 2025 21:17 IST - 4 MINS READ In the first three days of March, Maharashtra’s financial situation was revealed: It tops the chart in the country’s State numbers for GST collection for February 2025, with Rs.30,637 crore; the State finance minister, Ajit Pawar, sought a supplementary Rs.6,486 crore on March 3. They spent big money: The …

Maharashtra government explores AI in agriculture sector
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra government explores AI in agriculture sector

The Hindu  

In a bid to boost agricultural productivity and reduce production costs for farmers, the Maharashtra government is considering the experimental use of artificial intelligence in the agriculture sector. The meeting was attended by Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate, Minister of State for Agriculture Ashish Jayswal, Minister of State for Cooperation Pankaj Bhoyar, All India Grape Growers Association President Kailas Patil, and …

Union Budget mirrors Centre’s commitment to national progress over political gain, says A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget mirrors Centre’s commitment to national progress over political gain, says A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for presenting a Union Budget that he believes will drive India towards becoming a developed nation. In a release on Saturday, Mr. Pawan Kalyan emphasised that the Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, reflected the government’s commitment to national progress over political …

Budget 2025 Expectations For Agriculture: Cluster-Based Approach, Revamping Post-Harvest Infrastructure, More Expert Policy Recommendations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025 Expectations For Agriculture: Cluster-Based Approach, Revamping Post-Harvest Infrastructure, More Expert Policy Recommendations

ABP News  

Budget 2025: As India gears up for the 2025 Union Budget, the agriculture sector remains a critical area of focus. Current Scenario As per Anand Ramanathan, Partner and Consumer, Products and Retail sector Leader, Deloitte, India’s agriculture sector generated a GVA of Rs 23 lakh crore, with the country accounting for 11 per cent of global agricultural output. With shifting …

Agenda before the new regime in Maharashtra
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Agenda before the new regime in Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

On November 23, 2024, Maharashtra’s electorate delivered the most decisive state assembly verdict since 1995, handing the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Mahayuti a landslide victory. This vision, complemented by infrastructure projects such as the Atal Setu and the DB Patil International Airport near Navi Mumbai, underscores Maharashtra’s critical role in shaping India’s future. Additionally, the ₹58,000 crore connectivity plan announced …

Maharashtra Nama: Kharge launches joint manifesto of Maha Vikas Aghadi, highlights 5 guarantees | VIDEO
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Nama: Kharge launches joint manifesto of Maha Vikas Aghadi, highlights 5 guarantees | VIDEO

India TV News  

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today launched a joint manifesto of the Maha Vikas Aghadi for the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra. Mallikarjun Kharge said, "We have five pillars for the progress and development of Maharashtra based on farming and rural development, Industry and employment, Urban development, environment, and public welfare." Kharge targets PM Modi, BJP for …

NCP leader Ajit Pawar to launch ‘Jan Samman Yatra’ ahead of election
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NCP leader Ajit Pawar to launch ‘Jan Samman Yatra’ ahead of election

The Hindu  

Smarting under the embarrassing defeat in the recent Lok Sabha election, Nationalist Congress Party leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is set to launch a mass outreach programme to prepare the ground for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly election. “The Jan Sammam Yatra to be led by Ajit Pawar will be rolled out from Nashik,” NCP’s Maharashtra unit president Sunil …

Viksit Bharat, top priority for Centre: BJP
8 months ago

Viksit Bharat, top priority for Centre: BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

In a press release on Sunday, Dinakar termed the Union Budget as ‘Vikasita Sankalpa Bharat Budget’ and stated that the nation’s target was to achieve a $5 trillion economy, the third-largest in the world. He said AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had taken the first step by preparing a vision document for Viksit Andhra, to contribute to Viksit Bharat. “We …

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu outlines his vision for ‘Viksit Andhra Pradesh’
8 months, 1 week ago

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu outlines his vision for ‘Viksit Andhra Pradesh’

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu shared his vision for the development of the State with the theme, ‘Viksit Andhra Pradesh-2047’, in a meeting with NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Mr. Naidu said he would ensure that Andhra Pradesh made a valuable contribution to the emergence of India as a global force by making plans for it at his level …

Maharashtra budget: A pre-poll strategic play of social engineering
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra budget: A pre-poll strategic play of social engineering

The Hindu  

The budget presented by the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra last week ahead of the upcoming Assembly election reflects the outgoing dispensation’s attempts to balance or at least project a semblance of social engineering with populist schemes. Targeting ‘silent’ voters The introduction of the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin, based on neighbouring BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh’s popular Ladli Behna Yojana, aims to …

Ajit Pawar announces ₹3200 crore project to address floods in western Maha
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar announces ₹3200 crore project to address floods in western Maha

Hindustan Times  

With the Kolhapur and Sangli districts facing floods nearly every year, leading in turn to huge losses, the Maharashtra government with help from the World Bank has decided to implement a ₹3,200 crore-worth project to address this problem in western Maharashtra. “The Maharashtra government has decided to address the flood issue in both Kolhapur and Sangli with help from the …

Maharashtra budget 2024 highlights: Ajit Pawar cuts VAT for fuel in Mumbai, announces schemes and subsidies for women, farmers
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra budget 2024 highlights: Ajit Pawar cuts VAT for fuel in Mumbai, announces schemes and subsidies for women, farmers

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra government has cut the value-added tax on fuel in the Mumbai metropolitan region, making petrol cheaper by 65 paise per litre and diesel by ₹2.60 per litre. “The decision will come into effect from July 1,” Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar said while presenting the State’s budget. Special schemes for women, onion farmers Mr. …

Concerted efforts needed to achieve ‘Viksit Andhra 2047’ goals, says Chief Secretary
1 year ago

Concerted efforts needed to achieve ‘Viksit Andhra 2047’ goals, says Chief Secretary

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K.S. Jawahar Reddy on February 28 lauded the draft vision document prepared by the NITI Aayog on ‘Viksit Andhra 2047’ during a review meeting at the Secretariat, emphasising the need for concerted efforts by various sectors to achieve comprehensive development in the State. Mr. Jawahar Reddy underscored that Andhra Pradesh was progressing as a leader in …

Budget 2023 likely to invest in sustainable agriculture, R&D to improve farmers' livelihoods
2 years, 2 months ago

Budget 2023 likely to invest in sustainable agriculture, R&D to improve farmers' livelihoods

India TV News  

Budget 2023: Agriculture is a vital sector for India's economy, as it employs a large portion of the population and is a major source of food security. In Budget 2023, the government needs to invest more resources to improve farmers' livelihoods. BUDGET 2023: FULL COVERAGE These schemes include Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. …

Maharashtra Budget 2022: Ajit Pawar Presents Rs 10,000 Crore Budget; Know Key Highlights
3 years ago

Maharashtra Budget 2022: Ajit Pawar Presents Rs 10,000 Crore Budget; Know Key Highlights

News 18  

Maharashtra Budget 2022-23: Maharashtra deputy chief minister, Ajit Pawar, who also holds the finance post, announced in the state budget on Friday. -State plans to spend Rs 11,000 crore on health services in the next three years -Rs 20 crore for upgrading the cataract surgeries in the state -First class trauma care unit will be set up at Satara and …

Government committed to addressing challenges in agriculture sector: Narendra Tomar
3 years, 6 months ago

Government committed to addressing challenges in agriculture sector: Narendra Tomar

India TV News  

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday said the government is committed to addressing various challenges faced by the agriculture sector, including climate change. The government is serious about such adverse climatic conditions and our scientists are also working very diligently to develop innovative seed varieties which are compatible with such climatic conditions," he said in …

MVA Govt's Birthday Gift to Sharad Pawar: A New Rural Development Scheme Named After Him
4 years, 3 months ago

MVA Govt's Birthday Gift to Sharad Pawar: A New Rural Development Scheme Named After Him

News 18  

A new rural development scheme in Maharashtra has been named after NCP president Sharad Pawar, the chief architect of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi who will turn 80 on December 12. The Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government, in which the NCP is a key constituent, on Wednesday gave a go-ahead to a proposal to launch the scheme and name it after …

Maharashtra govt trying to not implement farm bills in state: Ajit Pawar
4 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra govt trying to not implement farm bills in state: Ajit Pawar

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said that the Maha Vikas Aghadi government is trying to not implement the farm bills recently passed by Parliament in the state. A meeting was held by me in which Minister Jayant Patil, Balasaheb Patil, secretaries and other people were present. "I think Minister Balasaheb Patil has issued an order also in that regard …

Uddhav creating 'investment unfriendly' Maharashtra image: Fadnavis
5 years, 3 months ago

Uddhav creating 'investment unfriendly' Maharashtra image: Fadnavis

India TV News  

Accusing Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray of creating an 'investment unfriendly' image of the state by ordering a stay on projects such as Metro 3 carshed, former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said not a single infrastructure project can be completed without cutting down trees. Soon after taking charge as chief minister on November 28, Thackeray ordered a stay …

Maharashtra power tussle: Devendra Fadnavis meets Amit Shah in Delhi, says state govt 'will be formed soon'
5 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra power tussle: Devendra Fadnavis meets Amit Shah in Delhi, says state govt 'will be formed soon'

Firstpost  

Amid the recent power struggle with alliance partners Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday expressed confidence that the state will be getting a new government soon New Delhi: Amid the recent power struggle with alliance partners Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday expressed confidence that the state will be getting a new …

Budget 2019: Basic income for farmers to boost rural consumption, higher credit to help agriculture sector, say experts
6 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2019: Basic income for farmers to boost rural consumption, higher credit to help agriculture sector, say experts

Firstpost  

The government decision to allocate Rs 75,000 crore to 12 crore farmers for a minimum assured income of Rs 6,000 per year in the interim budget will boost the rural consumption and positive for agriculture and allied sectors Mumbai: The government decision to allocate Rs 75,000 crore to 12 crore farmers for a minimum assured income of Rs 6,000 per …

Union Budget to prioritise agriculture, infrastructure investments, says Nitin Gadkari
7 years, 2 months ago

Union Budget to prioritise agriculture, infrastructure investments, says Nitin Gadkari

Firstpost  

Union minister Nitin Gadkari said that the forthcoming budget will see priorities in agriculture and infrastructure investment as country targets to achieve double-digit growth in due course Mumbai: Union minister Nitin Gadkari said that the forthcoming budget will see priorities in agriculture and infrastructure investment as country targets to achieve double-digit growth in due course. Our direct tax collection for …

Enhancing farmers income must for improving state's economy: Nitish Kumar
7 years, 4 months ago

Enhancing farmers income must for improving state's economy: Nitish Kumar

India TV News  

Enhancing farmers income must for improving state's economy: Nitish Kumar Nitish Kumar said that government has been taking steps for procurement of agricultural produce which used to be a neglected aspect in the state earlier. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said that the five-year agriculture roadmap aimed at enhancing income of farmers which was essential for improvement of state's …

Govt working to improve financial condition, double income of farmers: Rajnath
7 years, 9 months ago

Govt working to improve financial condition, double income of farmers: Rajnath

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: Amid the violent farmer protests in some states, including BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the government is working to improve their financial condition and double their income by 2022. He said that the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government worked in the the direction of making India an economic power and managed to "successfully contained" …

Farmers, loan waiver and politics in Maharashtra
8 years ago

Farmers, loan waiver and politics in Maharashtra

Hindustan Times  

For the past few weeks, the opposition Congress and Nationalist Congress Party as well as ruling ally Shiv Sena have been demanding loan waiver for farmers, who are in distress due to several reasons, including falling prices of their produce. They wanted the Bharatiya Janata Party government to announce the farm loan waiver as part of state’s annual budget that …

Pranab praises Pawar for ‘tremendous progress’ in farming sector
11 years, 1 month ago

Pranab praises Pawar for ‘tremendous progress’ in farming sector

The Hindu  

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday praised Union Minister Sharad Pawar for the “tremendous progress” witnessed by the country’s farming sector during his 10-years at the helm of the Agriculture Ministry. “In these 10 years we have made tremendous achievement in the production of various crops,” Mr.Mukherjee said in Nagpur at the inauguration of a five-day national agriculture exhibition, ‘Krishi Vasant, …

Thrust on ensuring faster and inclusive growth: Montek
13 years, 9 months ago

Thrust on ensuring faster and inclusive growth: Montek

The Hindu  

Planning Commission’s Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia today said the issues like cash subsidy and PPP, especially raised by Bihar, would be addressed prominently in the approach paper to 12th five year plan. “We will give thrust on ensuring faster and inclusive growth and sustainability,” Mr. Ahluwalia said. “We heard the issues and views of the states and we will …

Clear goals for growth
21 years, 4 months ago

Clear goals for growth

The Hindu  

Infrastructure, the services sector and social justice have been priority areas for the Democratic Front government during its four years in power. The four-year-old Democratic Front government in Maharashtra has set itself some clear goals, identifying infrastructure development, service sector enhancement and social reforms as the primary areas of importance. Shinde also referred to the proposed Golden Triangle road development …

Message from the Chief Minister
21 years, 4 months ago

Message from the Chief Minister

The Hindu  

I am glad to learn that Frontline will be publishing a Special Feature on Maharashtra. Maharashtra is the most industrialised State in the country, has the best infrastructure; has evolved pragmatic policies; is the economic powerhouse of the country and a socially progressive State. Ever since the Democratic Front government assumed power in October 1999, it has adopted measures to …

Discover Related