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Maharashtra Uncovers Fraud Within PMFBY

January 23, 2025

In 2024, Maharashtra’s agriculture department uncovered fraud within the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Over 414,000 crop insurance claims were identified as bogus, denoting the misuse of this subsidised insurance scheme. Farmers attempted to claim insurance on non-existent crops ..

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Maharashtra AI Policy Initiative

January 18, 2025

Recently, the Maharashtra government announced the formation of a 16-member committee to draft the state’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. This initiative aims to position Maharashtra as the first state in India with a dedicated AI policy. The committee’s recommendations ..

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Maharashtra FDA Allows Homeopathic Practitioners to Prescribe Allopathic Medicine

January 18, 2025

In late December 2025, the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) issued a directive allowing homeopathic practitioners with a certificate in modern pharmacology to prescribe allopathic medications. This decision has sparked considerable controversy and legal challenges, particularly from the Indian ..

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Tiger Migration in Maharashtra

January 9, 2025

In a remarkable wildlife event, a male tiger born in the Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary has travelled an astonishing distance of 500 kilometres to reach the Solapur district in Maharashtra. This journey has prompted the Pune Forest Department to propose relocating ..

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Maharashtra Reviews Ladki Bahin Beneficiary List

January 4, 2025

Maharashtra is currently scrutinising beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin scheme. This initiative, launched in June 2024, aimed to support women from economically weaker sections by providing monthly financial assistance. The government is now ensuring that only eligible women, specifically those ..

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Maharashtra Launches Solar Agriculture Feeder Project 2.0

December 26, 2024

Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, has initiated the Solar Agriculture Feeder Project 2.0, which aims to enhance agricultural energy through reliable solar power. The launch event took place in Mumbai and was attended by key officials, including Chief Secretary Sujata ..

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Centre Approves 6.5 Lakh PMAY Houses for Maharashtra

December 26, 2024

Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, recently expressed gratitude to the Central Government for approving an extensive housing initiative, which includes 6.5 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Fadnavis announced plans to add another 13 lakh houses, marking ..

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Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024

December 21, 2024

The Maharashtra assembly recently passed the Maharashtra Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2024, aimed at modernizing the state’s prison system. This legislation is based on the 2023 Model Prisons Bill from the central government and introduces substantial reforms. New Infrastructure ..

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ADB Approves $42M Loan For Coastal Protection in Maharashtra

December 20, 2024

The Central government of India has recently partnered with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to enhance coastal protection in Maharashtra, involving a $42 million loan aimed at improving resilience against environmental challenges faced by coastal communities. The initiative is crucial ..

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Maharashtra Received the SKOCH Award for Public Service

December 2, 2024

The Maharashtra government received the SKOCH Award on November 30, 2024, which accolades recognise the ‘Shaasan Aplya Daari’ initiative. The project was selected from 280 submissions across India, which delivered over five crore benefits to citizens within a year. The ..

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