Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who is also the Finance Minister of the state, tabled the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government’s Budget for the 2025-26 fiscal on Monday. This is 11th state Budget being presented by Pawar as finance minister in the state Assembly.
“I have got a chance to present the 11th budget as Finance Minister after the voters gave our alliance an overwhelming mandate. I will try to do justice to the expectations of the people of Maharashtra,” Pawar said.
“I thank the Central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their reliefs given in the union budget. I am presenting the budget for FY 2025-26. Maharashtra will be number one in fulfilling PM’s visit Bharat dream by 2047 and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadanvis’ dream Viksit Bharat,” he said.
Here are key highlights from Maharashtra Budget 2025
1- 50 Lakh Jobs, infra Push
Pawar said in his speech that the Mahayuti government aimed to generate 50 lakh new employment opportunities over the next five years. He also said that in the coming year, a 1,500 km road network will be developed, while 7,000 km of existing roads will be upgraded to cement roads across the state. Additionally, 99 per cent of the Samruddhi Highway project has been completed, Pawar said.
2. Vadhvan port to be operational by 2030
Pawar said Vadhvan Port, a proposed deep seaport in Palghar district, will see the state contributing 26 per cent of the total project cost. Pawarannounced plans for a new airport as part of the port’s development and that the Vadhvan port to start operations by 2030.
I will try to do justice to the expectations of the people of Maharashtra.
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