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Maharashtra’s Climate-Resilient Agriculture Project Faces Funding Disparities and Sustainability Concerns

November 15, 2023

Since 2018, Maharashtra has initiated a pioneering project known as the Project on Climate Resilient Agriculture (pocra), aimed at helping farmers transition to climate change-resilient practices. This ambitious endeavor, implemented in 16 out of the state’s 36 districts, is touted ..

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Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras in Maharashtra

October 19, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch 511 Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras (skill development centers) in Maharashtra via video conferencing. These centers, located in 34 rural districts of Maharashtra, are named after the late BJP leader Pramod ..

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“Wagh Nakh” to Return to Maharashtra Temporarily

October 6, 2023

The government of Maharashtra has reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to bring back a historic weapon known as the “wagh nakh” to the state on loan for three years. The wagh ..

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Ordinance to Amend Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960

June 17, 2023

On June 7, an ordinance amending the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act was signed, bringing about significant changes in the categorization of members. The amendment seeks to differentiate between “active” and “non-active” members, with implications for their rights and participation within ..

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Maharashtra Bhushan Award

April 18, 2023

The Maharashtra Bhushan award is the highest civilian award presented annually by the state government. It is a prestigious recognition that celebrates outstanding achievements and contributions in various fields. The award has a rich history and has been conferred upon ..

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Maharashtra Cow Service Commission Bill

March 29, 2023

The Maharashtra Cow Service Commission Bill was recently tabled in the State Assembly, aimed at promoting and protecting indigenous cattle breeds. Let’s take a closer look at this legislation and its key points. Introduction of the Bill The Maharashtra Cow ..

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Maharashtra: First State to Set Up Divyang department

December 7, 2022

The state government of Maharashtra recently approved the formation of a separate government department for the divyang (differently abled). The announcement of this development came on the occasion of the International Day of Disabled Persons. This comes after 20 years ..

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Maharashtra’s First Electronic Manufacturing Cluster

November 4, 2022

The Union Ministry of Electronics and IT recently approved the greenfield Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) at Pune. What is an electronic manufacturing cluster? Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) is a manufacturing cluster designed and developed to provide the necessary facilities and ..

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