Is the Maha government filling 10,000 posts on compassionate grounds?

Mumbai, Sep 4 (NationPress) The Maharashtra government, in a dedicated effort to advance its current administrative reform initiatives, is set to recruit 10,000 positions on compassionate grounds throughout various departments. This initiative aims to enhance administrative efficiency and offer essential support to the families of deceased employees.

Moreover, approximately 7,000 clerical roles will be filled as part of this move, along with other openings in categories C and D across state agencies.

“We are transforming the operational framework of government departments — from hiring to retirement. This initiative signifies a profound change in administrative processes, ensuring that they are clean, transparent, and open,” remarked an official.

The General Administration Department (GAD) has instructed all departments to finalize the documentation for selected candidates, including the submission of character certificates and inter-departmental clearances, by September 15.

District Collectors have been tasked with ensuring there is no backlog and to finalize the recruitment of clerks within the next two months, according to the official.

This recruitment will span a variety of departments, including Panchayat Raj, Zilla Parishads, municipal corporations, as well as rural and urban development agencies. The initiative also aims to address backlogs accumulated over the past five to seven years while reviewing and updating government resolutions issued over the last two decades.

The official added that previous recruitment processes encountered challenges due to departmental silos, resulting in imbalances where some departments had excess personnel while others faced shortages.

“Now, all data regarding vacancies and surplus staff will be available on a single government dashboard. For the first time, each department will have a comprehensive view of manpower needs and waiting lists,” the official stated.

The government has also analyzed administrative reform strategies employed in Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Bihar, and Gujarat to formulate the new framework.

“We are laying the groundwork for a state administration that is dynamic, efficient, and technology-driven. Our goal is to create a responsive system where officials are well-acquainted with modern tools and methodologies,” the official further explained.

Previously, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized that the government’s vision is to foster a governance framework that operates like an institution, where efficiency and continuity are inherently driven by the system rather than being reliant on individual officers.

He also mentioned that the government is committed to standardizing administrative processes. “This entails adopting uniform practices and minimizing superfluous steps. It will streamline documentation and bolster overall efficiency,” he added.

During a debate in the state legislature amidst the Monsoon Session, CM Fadnavis announced that the government would initiate a major recruitment drive following a 150-day program aimed at cadre restructuring, updating recruitment rules, and finalizing compassionate appointments.

He indicated that all departments have been instructed to complete internal reforms before confirming vacancy statistics.

“The government has already filled over one lakh positions as part of the previously announced recruitment for 75,000 roles. We are committed to not delaying necessary recruitment,” he affirmed.