Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Major Development Projects

The Maharashtra cabinet approved several significant initiatives, including the utilisation of 255 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai for slum rehabilitation. The Adani Group's Dharavi Slum Redevelopment Project will oversee implementation. Additionally, proposals for urban transport projects, economic support for farmers, and financial benefits for government employees were sanctioned.

The Maharashtra cabinet on Monday approved the utilisation of 255 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to develop houses for slum rehabilitation project-affected people, assigning the implementation task to the Adani group's Dharavi Slum Redevelopment Project.

The decision also covers beneficiaries of affordable housing and similar schemes. The state government had previously written to the Centre to transfer the salt pan land in Mumbai on lease.

With assembly polls looming, the cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde cleared 38 proposals, including strengthening road and metro rail infrastructure in Mumbai and surrounding areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)