Maharashtra Government's Bold Moves in Welfare and Development

In a significant cabinet meeting, the Maharashtra government approved various proposals focused on welfare and development. Key decisions include setting up economic welfare and financial development corporations for various communities, revising penalties for damaging historical sites, and enhancing rewards for sportspersons. Significant investments are planned in infrastructure and education.

In a significant move to bolster welfare and development, the Maharashtra government, under Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has given the nod to several key proposals during its latest cabinet meeting.

The measures include setting up economic welfare and financial development corporations for the Jain community and various OBC segments. Additionally, the cabinet has sanctioned grants for Buddhist cultural and educational institutions and revised penalties for damaging historical sites.

In the realm of sports, the government announced increased prize money for Olympic and Asian Games medalists, with significant investments planned for infrastructure projects, including a massive data centre park and the Solapur-Mumbai air route. These initiatives reflect the administration's focus on comprehensive state development ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls.

(With inputs from agencies.)