Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Projects Worth Thousands of Crores for Agriculture and Urban Development

The Maharashtra Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has approved various projects worth thousands of crores to focus on agricultural and urban development. The Cabinet sanctioned an extension of electricity tariff subsidies for 1,789 lift irrigation schemes across the state until March 2027, ensuring affordable electricity for members of cooperative farming societies. Additionally, the Cabinet approved borrowing of Rs 2,000 crore from HUDCO in the first phase under the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme. The meeting also sanctioned funds for various projects, including water supply schemes, sewage treatment plants, and irrigation projects, which are expected to benefit local farmers and residents.

Key Takeaways:

• The Maharashtra Cabinet approved an extension of electricity tariff subsidies for 1,789 lift irrigation schemes across the state until March 2027, benefiting cooperative farming societies.
• The Cabinet approved borrowing of Rs 2,000 crore from HUDCO in the first phase under the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme.
• Funds worth Rs 822 crore were sanctioned for the water supply project of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation.
• Four sewage treatment plants under the Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority were approved for Rs 268 crore each.
• The Soil and Water Conservation Department received approval for funds to repair minor irrigation projects at Ghonga and Kandi in Murtizapur taluka of Akola district.
• The Revenue Department cleared the transfer of four hectares of government grazing land at Asudgaon in Panvel taluka, Raigad district, to a central government agency for a residential complex.
• The Cabinet sanctioned Rs 116 crore for the water supply project of the Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation.

Statistics:

• 1,789 lift irrigation schemes across the state to receive electricity tariff subsidies until March 2027.
• Rs 2,000 crore of borrowing approved from HUDCO in the first phase of the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme.
• Rs 822 crore sanctioned for the water supply project of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation.
• Rs 268 crore approved for each of the four sewage treatment plants under the Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority.
• Rs 116 crore sanctioned for the water supply project of the Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation.
• Four hectares of government grazing land in Panvel taluka, Raigad district, to be transferred to a central government agency.

Sources:

• HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of India