Is the Maha government ready to boost development?

Mumbai, June 29 (NationPress) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired a Cabinet meeting this Sunday, just before the commencement of a three-week monsoon session on June 30, emphasizing that the Maharashtra government is committed to enhancing the state's development.

He expressed strong discontent with the opposition's decision to boycott a traditional tea meeting convened by him. In his remarks, he noted that the reasons cited by the opposition for their absence were repetitive, assuring that the government is open to addressing all issues during the session.

“The government has organized a three-week session to facilitate comprehensive discussions aimed at tackling the concerns of the common people. We will introduce a total of 12 bills during this session, alongside one pending bill and the Public Security Bill from the joint committee,” he stated at a press briefing.

He reported that the rainfall in Maharashtra throughout June has been satisfactory, and sowing activities are progressing well. Furthermore, he assured that the administration is actively working to guarantee an adequate supply of seeds and fertilizers for farmers, resolving complaints in various locations.

He announced that Marathi will be mandatory in all medium schools in the state from the first grade.

“Following a thorough investigation of the three-language formula as per the National Education Policy, and acknowledging the significance of the Academic Bank of Credit for future endeavors, a committee led by Narendra Jadhav will be established to consider students’ interests. The government will make a decision regarding the trilingual formula after reviewing the committee's findings. The previous government resolutions from April 16 and June 17 concerning the third language formula have been rescinded,” he added.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that the state government values the sentiments of its citizens and is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by the common man.

“Maharashtra leads in startups, GDP, and foreign investments, among other metrics. To date, MoUs worth Rs 20 lakh crore have been signed in Davos, with the implementation process already initiated for 70 to 80 percent of these agreements. Maharashtra is at the forefront of achieving a developed India,” he added.

Clarifying that Marathi is compulsory from the first standard, he emphasized that Hindi is not mandatory. He expressed optimism that the committee under Narendra Jadhav will make informed decisions in the best interests of students. He also informed that the government has approved the second phase of the Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana.

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced that the Cabinet has sanctioned the disbursement of Rs 3,600 crore as the June installment to eligible women beneficiaries under the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which will be credited to their accounts starting tomorrow.

Pawar remarked that the monsoon session of the state legislature is set to begin on Monday, emphasizing that every bill should undergo thorough discussion, ensuring no bill is passed without debate.

“Legislators will have ample time to discuss issues relevant to their constituencies, and efforts will be made to ensure that not a single minute of the House session is wasted. The Cabinet has approved the supplementary demands to be presented on Monday during the state legislature,” he added.

“This year, thanks to favorable rainfall in June, the water levels in the state’s dams are looking promising. However, some areas have experienced damage due to rain, and orders have been issued to assess this damage. The state government remains steadfast in supporting farmers,” he concluded.