Dy CM Ajit Pawar urges citizens to participate in 'Viksit Maharashtra 2047' survey
In his statement in the Assembly and Council, he said after successfully implementing the 100-day program, the state government has announced a 150-day campaign from May 6 to October 2, 2025.
A key focus of this initiative is the creation of a 'Vision Document for Viksit Maharashtra @2047'.
He urged all MLAs, Divisional Commissioners, District Collectors, and Zilla Parishad CEOs to encourage citizens to actively participate in the 'Viksit Maharashtra - 2047' survey.
'To formulate the vision, long-term goals (Maharashtra @2047), medium-term goals (Maharashtra @75), and short-term objectives have been defined. For drafting the Vision Document, 16 sectoral working groups have been established.
"The development plan is based on four pillars: Progressive, sustainable, inclusive, and good governance for balanced regional development.
"A statewide citizen survey is currently being conducted from June 18 to July 17, to gather public opinion, expectations, aspirations, and priorities,' said Dy CM Pawar.
He appealed to all legislators to promote the survey through social media, public meetings, and community engagements and called on all divisional and district-level administrative heads to mobilise citizens.
The survey is accessible via a QR code and link available on the official Maharashtra Government website, and responses can be submitted through a WhatsApp chatbot.
Earlier, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the 150-day phase for the administrative reform programme will go on till October 2. The programme will integrate technology-driven initiatives across government departments to shape the 'Viksit Maharashtra 2047' blueprint.
"The initiative will involve collaboration among 16 key departments —agriculture, education, health, rural development, urban development, land, water, infrastructure, finance, industries, services, welfare, security, soft power, technology, and human resources — each working on short and long-term goals, challenges, and strengths," said the chief minister.
The vision document will be developed across three phases: 2029, 2035, and 2047. Key focus areas will include improving Ease of Living through better office services, enhancing Ease of Doing Business by simplifying business services, and promoting Government to Government coordination for seamless inter-departmental functioning, he said.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
41 minutes ago
- Indian Express
India will be the third largest economy but what about collapsing bridges: Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday raised concerns over India becoming the third largest economy while its buildings and bridges were collapsing. 'We have said that we will be the third (largest) economy, and that is true. But what about our buildings and bridges collapsing while we become the third largest economy? Who is responsible for that,' said Pawar. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Professional Structural Engineers Association (PSEA) in Pune. Pawar's statement came after two bridge collapse incidents were reported in two months — in Pune and Vadodara. Four people were killed when an iron bridge over Indrayani river in Pune collapsed on June 15, while at least 12 lives were lost after multiple vehicles fell into the Mahisagar river in Gujarat's Vadodara on July 9, when a 43-year-old bridge collapsed. Pawar said that the government still receives letters and updates from British companies that carried out construction in India during the British Raj. 'Even after 100 years, PWD (Public Works Department) gets their (British company's) letters informing us that 'on this date 100 years will be completed and our guarantee is over. Please do not operate the bridge for vehicular use anymore'. We have to make efforts to demolish those bridges,' he said. Comparing the quality of construction of structures now with that of the British era, Pawar who leads the Nationalist Congress Party, which is part of the ruling Mahayuti in Maharashtra, said, 'We do not see this quality of construction anymore. New construction techniques have come up and they should definitely be used… buildings should be made stronger. PWD officials tell us often, 'this building is 40 years old, let's demolish it and make a new one'. How do they make these statements so casually?' Pointing out that several buildings in Mumbai are old, Pawar said, 'We live in Mumbai. All the buildings that we see in Ballard Estate (South Mumbai) are very old. The High Court building or the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus… these buildings are excellent even after so many years. The corporation building is also extremely aesthetic. All this was possible during the British era.' Pawar also officially inaugurated PSEA, a registered cooperative organisation established in January 2025, which aims to balance the responsibilities, rights, and social commitments of structural engineers.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt puts one big condition on new liquor shop licences in the state
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday said that the government has made a rule that no licences for liquor shops will be given without taking the legislature into confidence. Earlier in the day, NCP (SP) legislator Jitendra Awhad claimed that the BJP-led Mahayuti government was planning to issue 328 new liquor shop licences to tide over "financial distress". He said this would drive the state, which is a land of saints, into alcoholism. Talking to media persons in Pune, Pawar said rules are diligently followed in Maharashtra as far as liquor licences are concerned. "We have made a rule that if licences for liquor shops in the state are to be granted, it should not be done without taking the legislature into confidence," said Pawar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Dhaka - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo In other states, the number of liquor shop licences is increasing, but Maharashtra follows rules and acts in this matter systematically, he said. "Our approach is different. If a shop is to be relocated, we give permission only as per the rules, and everything happens accordingly. There's a committee that makes every such decision. If women at some places raise objections, we shut down the liquor shops," said the deputy CM. Live Events The government will take action if allegations concerning liquor shops are found to be true, he asserted. Addressing a press conference earlier in the day, NCP (SP) leader Awhad said that Maharashtra's liquor policy would drive the state, which is a land of saints, into alcoholism and cause distress to lakhs of families. He claimed that the BJP-led Mahayuti government was planning to issue licences for 328 new liquor shops across the state to "cope with the financial burden of schemes like Ladki Bahin Yojana (under which eligible women receive monthly aid of Rs 1500)". "This liquor-driven policy to fill an empty treasury is a betrayal of families. To pay the Ladki Bahin (beloved sister), this government will cheat brothers, husbands and fathers. The Devendra Fadnavis government will go down in history for selling alcohol licences instead of preserving public health," he asserted. The state of saints like Dnyaneshwar, Tukaram, Tukadoji Maharaj and Gadge Baba is being reduced to a marketplace of wine and whisky, the MLA from the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (SP) claimed. "Today, licences that were cancelled 50 years ago are being sold at Rs 1 crore, when the same are worth Rs 15 crore. I have a list of 47 directors of firms who are making the rounds of Mantralaya (for these licences). These are the people benefiting from this corrupt system," he alleged. This government does not care if water is available in every household but there must be full supply of alcohol, he said. "If this is their vision and model of governance, then sell the Gateway of India as well for money. When the state government tried something similar in 1974, stalwarts like Mrinaltai Gorhe, Ahilyabai Rangnekar, and Madhu Dandavate led an uprising that forced a rollback. Fifty years later, this government is testing the same fire again," Awhad said. He urged citizens of the state, especially women, to come out on the streets to oppose the state government's liquor policy. He cited the alleged sale of liquor in prohibited areas in the Yeoor stretch in Thane of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, adding that excise officials were hand in glove in this racket. Incidentally, on July 8, Ajit Pawar, who holds the finance and state excise portfolios, had informed the assembly that no new liquor licences have been granted in the state since 1972 though transfers of existing licences from one location to another are permitted following due procedure. He also told the assembly there was no legal provision under existing rules that allowed municipal corporations to pass resolutions revoking liquor licences within their jurisdiction. Pawar was responding to a calling attention notice given by Panvel BJP MLA Prashant Thakur regarding the cancellation of liquor licences in Kharghar and declaring it an alcohol-free zone.
Hans India
3 hours ago
- Hans India
Kerala students to move Supreme Court over revised engineering rank list
Thiruvananthapuram: With engineering admissions in Kerala mired in controversy, a group of aggrieved students following the Kerala state syllabus is set to approach the Supreme Court, challenging the revised rank list prepared on the basis of the old normalisation formula as directed by the Kerala High Court. The students, who had initially ranked high in the merit list, have seen dramatic drop in their positions and allege denial of equal justice in the admission process. The student collective, which has been coordinating efforts via WhatsApp, is likely to file the petition in the apex court by Monday or Tuesday. "We were waiting for a copy of the High Court order to initiate legal steps," said Ajas Muhammad, who leads the collective. "What we will highlight in court is the denial of equal justice. Students who were among the toppers have dropped by thousands of ranks." The revised rank list, published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations following the High Court judgment, has caused widespread concern among students from the Kerala and ICSE syllabi. Many have reported losing marks due to the reintroduction of the old normalisation formula. Some students who secured full marks in their Plus Two board exams reportedly lost up to 27 marks in the final normalised score. Complaints have also surfaced that students were not adequately informed about changes in subject weightages. The High Court had earlier quashed the previous rank list, which was prepared using a new normalisation formula, and directed that a fresh list be published in accordance with the February prospectus. Following this, the state government has announced that it will not challenge the judgment in the Supreme Court, prompting students to move independently. Meanwhile, with the admission process now entangled in legal proceedings, the Kerala government is set to request the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for an extension of the admission deadline beyond August 14. The first allotment based on option registration is scheduled for July 18, but uncertainty prevails over its implementation. Last year, the AICTE had extended the admission deadline to September 18, and the state hopes for a similar extension this year.
