Maharashtra: From Salary Hike for Kotwals to Creation of 4,860 Special Teacher Posts, List of Key Decisions Taken by MahaYuti Govt Ahead of Assembly Elections

Mumbai September 30: The Maharashtra government, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday announced several key decisions, including raising the limit of death and retirement gratuity to Rs 20 lakh and creation of 4,860 special teacher posts in the state. These decisions were taken at a Cabinet meeting here today.

In a post on X, the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office stated, "Various important decisions were taken in the State Cabinet meeting held today at Mantralaya under the chairmanship of Chief Minister @mieknathshinde . Deputy Chief Minister @Dev_Fadnavis , Deputy Chief Minister @AjitPawarSpeaks along with Cabinet members were present." Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Election Commission of India Team in State To Review Poll Preparedness.

In the cabinet meeting, state government approved a ten percent salary increase for Kotwals, and a compassionate policy. The state government has granted approval for interest-free secondary loan assistance to the MMRDA. The state government also announced a subsidy scheme for rearing indigenous cows was. The state government has also approved concessions on the payment of land premiums to the MMRDA.

The state government has also decided to expedite housing schemes for the poor, along with an affordable rental housing scheme for ineligible slum dwellers in Dharavi. The state government has also decided to increase the financial criteria for the Krishi Swavalamban Yojana targeting Scheduled Caste and Neo-Buddhist farmers.

Approval was given for the construction of the Hasala, Umbadga, Peth, and Kava Kolhapur Dams in Latur District. A decision was also made to increase the allowances of home guards in the state. The state government has also decided to establish a selection committee will be for recruitment in Ayurveda and Unani colleges. Additionally, a decision was taken to nominate 26 more ITI institutes in the state. Maharashtra Ladki Bahin Yojana: Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi Accuses Mahayuti of Diverting Funds to ‘Ladki Bahin’ Scheme for Gains in Upcoming Assembly Elections.

The state government also approved a one-day technical break for most employees has been excused. The state government also approved relief in stamp duty for the rehabilitation of Metro Three project victims. The state government has also decided to reduce the rate of the government guarantee fee, although the guarantee fee itself will not be waived.

The state government also decided implement a revised policy for military schools in the state. The state government has also decided to amend the Stamp Act made to enhance revenue generation. Maharashtra legislative Assembly elections will be held in 288 constituencies. The Election Commission of India has yet to announce the dates for the election.

The upcoming polls will see a contest between the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, comprising the UBT Shiv Sena, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), and Congress, and the Maha Yuti Alliance, which includes the BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction).

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