Maharashtra Budget 2025: Key Highlights and Announcements

Mumbai,Maharashtra: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar presented the state’s budget for the financial year 2025-26. The budget emphasizes key areas such as infrastructure, agriculture, industrial development, and social welfare, with an estimated total expenditure of ₹7.2 lakh crore.

Major Announcements:

Infrastructure Development

• ₹2.5 lakh crore allocated for new infrastructure projects, including metro expansions, road networks, and urban development.

• Mumbai Metro Line 10 and 11 projects to receive an additional ₹10,000 crore for rapid implementation.

• Expansion of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) with new connectivity corridors.

• Major investment in highways and expressways, including the Pune Ring Road and Nagpur-Mumbai Super Expressway.

Agriculture and Rural Development

• ₹75,000 crore earmarked for farmers’ welfare, including subsidies for seeds, fertilizers, and modern irrigation systems.

• Implementation of an interest-free loan scheme for small and marginal farmers.

• Expansion of the Jalyukt Shivar scheme to improve water conservation in drought-prone areas.

• Boost to horticulture and organic farming initiatives with dedicated funding.

Industrial and Economic Growth

• Introduction of new industrial corridors to attract investment in Maharashtra’s emerging cities.

• Tax incentives for startups and MSMEs to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.

• Expansion of the Plug-and-Play industrial parks to support new manufacturing units.

• Strengthening Maharashtra’s EV (Electric Vehicle) policy with ₹5,000 crore set aside for charging infrastructure and battery manufacturing.

Social Welfare and Education

• ₹50,000 crore allocated for improving the state’s healthcare system, with plans to build new medical colleges and hospitals.

• Free education for girls up to the postgraduate level in government institutions.

• Expansion of digital education initiatives in rural schools.

• Scholarships and skill development programs for underprivileged students.

Environment and Sustainability

• ₹10,000 crore dedicated to renewable energy projects, including solar and wind power.

• Strengthening pollution control measures in urban areas, with stricter emissions regulations.

• Promotion of rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge projects across the state.

Conclusion

The Maharashtra Budget 2025 aims to drive economic growth while addressing social and environmental challenges. With a strong focus on infrastructure, agriculture, and industry, the state government plans to create new opportunities for investment and job creation. The budget also emphasizes social welfare and sustainability, making it a comprehensive financial plan for the state's future development.

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