Maharashtra Cabinet Greenlights Key Infrastructure and Development Proposals

The Maharashtra cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved 10 major proposals, including toll relief for electric vehicles, housing for Mumbai police, irrigation projects, and export hubs. The cabinet also focused on urban transport, employment, and agricultural development initiatives to boost state infrastructure and economy.

On Saturday, Maharashtra's cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved a series of ten pivotal proposals. Highlights include continued toll relief for electric vehicles on Atal Setu, significant housing initiatives for Mumbai police personnel, and extensive work on urban transport infrastructure.

The cabinet sanctioned a cost and financial plan for the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-2), intended to enhance the city's suburban rail and urban transport facilities. Meanwhile, the Council of Ministers has committed to facilitating 40,000-45,000 government homes for police personnel, a project developed over five crore sq ft at an estimated Rs 20,000 crore.

Further noteworthy decisions include the Bembla river irrigation project, the establishment of an agricultural export hub, the setting up of MAHIMA for enhancing youth employment opportunities, and the procurement of electric buses under the PM e-Drive scheme. The aim is a comprehensive bolster to Maharashtra's infrastructure and economic landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)