Maharashtra Cabinet Decisions

Government Guarantee for Land Acquisition Loan for Virar–Alibag Multi-Purpose Transport Corridor

The Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved a government guarantee for a loan of ₹2,000 crore to be taken by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) from HUDCO for acquiring land for the Virar–Alibag multi-purpose transport corridor.

Under this decision, HUDCO will provide a ₹2,000-crore loan for land acquisition for the Virar–Alibag route, backed by a government guarantee. Amendments to the earlier government resolution pertaining to HUDCO-funded projects were also approved. This decision will expedite land acquisition, paving the way for the project to begin soon. The corridor will be 126.06 km long, of which 96.410 km—from Mauje Navghar (Palghar district) to Mauje Balawali (Pen taluka)—will be undertaken in Phase 1 on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis.

₹7 Crore Sanctioned for Laxminarayan Advanced Institute of Technology, Nagpur

The Cabinet meeting approved a grant of ₹7 crore to the Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Nagpur, to start postgraduate courses in biochemistry, microbiology, and biotechnology, and to support the routine functioning of the university. The amount will be released over five years in four equal installments.

Under this decision, the institute will receive ₹1.75 crore annually from 2025–26 to 2029–30. The first installment will be released between April and June 2026. Established in 1942, this renowned institute in central India offers courses from undergraduate to research level in chemical technology. It was granted the status of an Advanced Technology University in 2023.

Green Signal for 30,000 Houses for Solapur’s Unorganised Workers

The state government has approved a major housing project of 30,000 homes for unorganised workers in Solapur under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana at Mauje Kumbhari (South Solapur). The project has been granted exemptions from unearned income charges and non-agricultural (NA) assessment fees.

A total of 21 hectares and 62 ares of land has been allocated to Ray Nagar Federation and affiliated housing societies at a nominal unearned income charge of ₹1 per sq. meter. As per the decision, unearned income of ₹16.93 crore and pending NA dues of ₹8.05 lakh will be waived. This will enable affordable housing for unorganised workers, labourers, and small business families in Solapur.

4% Interest Subsidy on Loans for Fisherfolk

The Cabinet approved a 4% interest subsidy on short-term working capital loans up to ₹2 lakh for fishermen, fish farmers, fish producers, and Kisan Credit Card-holding fishery entrepreneurs.

The loan must be repaid within one year from the date of withdrawal. The interest subsidy process will be handled by the Cooperation Department and participating banks. Nationalised, private, rural, and district central cooperative banks will participate in the scheme. District-level coordination will be ensured by Assistant Commissioners (Fisheries) and District Deputy Registrars.

₹95.35 Crore Allocation for 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur

The Cabinet approved a provision of ₹95.35 crore for state-level celebrations marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, revered as ‘Hind-ki-Chadar’.

Various programmes will be organised across Maharashtra at major centres—Nanded, Nagpur, and Kharghar (Raigad)—covering multiple districts. Committees for state-level coordination, regional arrangements, and local management (chaired by District Collectors) have been established.

Guru Tegh Bahadur’s teachings on religious freedom, human rights, compassion, service, simplicity, and spiritual strength have been historically significant. The anniversary events aim to spread his message of tolerance and human unity throughout Maharashtra.