{"id":107819,"date":"2026-03-07T01:45:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T01:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=107819"},"modified":"2026-03-07T01:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T01:45:17","slug":"loan-waiver-for-farmers-is-a-masterstroke-deputy-chief-minister-eknath-shinde","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=107819","title":{"rendered":"Loan waiver for farmers is a masterstroke \u2013 Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A budget that boosts the economy while maintaining social responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mumbai, March 2026: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has presented a visionary budget that ensures balanced development of both rural and urban Maharashtra<\/strong>. He said that while the government has shown social responsibility by providing loan waiver for farmers and allocating funds for the \u2018Ladki Bahin\u2019 scheme<\/strong>, it has also taken steps to boost the economy by improving connectivity between villages and cities across the state<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the state budget was presented in the Legislature, Deputy Chief Minister Shinde welcomed the budget and congratulated Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deputy Chief Minister Shinde said that \u201cViksit Maharashtra 2047\u201d<\/strong> will be built on four pillars \u2014 progressive, sustainable, inclusive and good governance<\/strong> \u2014 and that the state has now received a clear direction for development<\/strong>. He stated that the announcement of the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme<\/strong> providing loan waiver up to \u20b92 lakh for eligible farmers<\/strong> is a masterstroke by the state government<\/strong>. According to him, it proves that the government stands firmly with farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that farmers with outstanding crop loans up to 30 September 2025 will also benefit from the scheme<\/strong>, and those who have regularly repaid their loans will receive an incentive benefit of up to \u20b950,000<\/strong>. This will ensure that a large number of farmers benefit from the scheme<\/strong>, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shinde also mentioned that misinformation had been spread regarding the \u2018Ladki Bahin\u2019 scheme<\/strong>, but the government has clearly provided funds for it in the budget. He said the scheme will be implemented more effectively to empower women<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further said that the budget includes well-planned measures to properly connect rural and urban areas of Maharashtra<\/strong>. This includes the creation of a large network of roads connecting roads, metro systems, waterways and airports across the state<\/strong>. The government has also set a goal to develop Maharashtra as a tourism-friendly state<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shinde said that a plan will be prepared to develop 10 lakh affordable houses along with rental housing to redevelop homes of 20 lakh slum dwellers in the Mumbai metropolitan region<\/strong>. At the same time, while maintaining financial discipline<\/strong>, the budget lays a strong foundation for AI-based agriculture<\/strong>, which will bring new opportunities to the agricultural sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that technology will be used extensively in the implementation of schemes across various departments<\/strong>, which will help make the daily lives of common citizens easier, simpler and more comfortable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deputy Chief Minister Shinde also said that various public welfare initiatives will be undertaken in the state to mark the birth centenary of Bal Thackeray<\/strong>, and detailed planning and information about these programmes will be announced soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further stated that a system is being developed to deliver government schemes and services to citizens in a simple, accessible and accountable manner<\/strong>. In addition, 75,000 vacant government posts will be filled<\/strong>, which will provide large-scale employment opportunities for youth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shinde said that the decision to celebrate this year as the Year of Social Equality and Harmony<\/strong>, along with the plan to build a grand memorial for the late Ajit Pawar and institute the \u201cGatiman Civil Service Award\u201d in his name<\/strong>, will send a positive message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also noted that Maharashtra has immense potential in the tourism sector<\/strong>. By developing small tourism destinations<\/strong>, the state will be able to boost the rural economy and create more employment opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The budget has also planned to increase industrial production to $1.5 trillion<\/strong>, while encouraging the service and technology sectors through various policies<\/strong>. Shinde said that the government has also expressed its determination to develop \u201cThird Mumbai\u201d in the area around Atal Setu<\/strong>, which will further strengthen the Mumbai metropolitan region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He concluded by saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a goal of making the Indian economy $5 trillion<\/strong>, and Maharashtra will make a major contribution toward achieving this objective<\/strong>, which is reflected in the budget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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