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Maharashtra Budget 2018: Rs 8,233 crore allocated for irrigation projects
This is the fourth budget of the Maharashtra finance minister.
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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna - health for all 2022 - for the implementation of this scheme, the provision of Rs 1075.50 crore has been made with more than 10 lakh beneficiaries in rural areas.
Provision of ₹350 Cr. for various state-level schemes being implemented for the welfare of minorities.
Provision of Rs 267.88 Cr. for implementing decisions of giving direct grant of 5% from total tribal component programme to PESA gram panchayats.
Under tribal sub-plan programme, provision of Rs 8969.5 crore collectively for Indira Awas Yojna, Shabari Gharkul Yojna, road development, electrification, health and scholarship schemes.
A new scheme called Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Samajik Vikas Yojana has been proposed for providing basic infrastructure facilities for the welfare of SC and Navaboudh population.
Substantial provision of Rs 9949.22 crore collectively for health services housing, government hostels and resident schools under the SC sub-plan.
Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Jana Vana Vikas Yojana (for sustainable development in the villages in the buffer zone areas) to get Rs 100 crores.
Rs 1526 crore will be provided for effective implementation of Swacch Bharat Mission in Maharashtra.
For management of sewage in rural areas, a new scheme named ‘Chief Minister Rural Sewerage Processing and Management Project’ to be introduced - a provision of Rs 335 crore to be provided for this.
All the police stations in the district will be connected through CCTVs with the district control room - a provision of Rs 165.92 crore is made available for this.
A provision of Rs 13385.03 crore for modernisation and strengthening of the police force.
An outlay of Rs 2650 crore proposed for a package scheme of incentives for industrial development.
A provision of Rs 4.28 crore to enhance the capacity of handicraft artisans and to develop handicrafts in Maharashtra.
A provision of ₹10 Cr. for promoting Coir industry.
A provision of Rs 700.65 crore for construction of court buildings.
40 lakh farmers to get electricity supply of 12 hours in a day as part of ‘Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Scheme’.
Gharapuri Elephanta Caves provided electricity connections first time in 70 years.
2120 MW capacity Thermal Power Generation projects of MAHAGENCO have been proposed with a provision of Rs 404.17 crore.
MAHAGENCO to setup Solar Power Projects with a capacity of 2500 MW through PPP route.
New scheme for women in distress - Sankatagrast Mahila Swadhaar Gruh - to be introduced with an outlay of Rs 20 crore.
A multi-speciality hospital to be setup in Sindhudurg district. Estimated cost Rs 20 crore.
A provision of Rs 65 crore for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Scheme (for controlling infant and maternal mortality rates).
A provision of Rs 576.05 crore for Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Abhiyaan.
A provision of Rs 964 crore for the effective implementation of centrally sponsored National Health Mission.
Suvarn Jayathi Nagarotthan Abhiyan gets Rs 900 crore.
A provision of Rs 1360 crore for Smart City mission for the selected 8 cities of Maharashtra.
Rs 2310 crore for the Amrut Scheme implemented for water supply and sewage disposal in urban areas.
A brand named Green Megacity Compost to be introduced to promote sale of compost fertilizer. The brand will provide subsidy on the lines of Central government and Rs 5 crore has been earmarked for this.
Maharashtra International Education Board (MIEB) to be established to ensure that schools in the state provide quality education at international levels.
Provision of necessary funds for ‘Annasaheb Patil Economically Backward Development Corporation’ for various loan schemes.
Rs 350 crore for upgrading the Human Development Index (HDI) of selected 27 out of 125 low HDI tehsils in the first phase.
Rs 50 crore for establishing Competitive Examination Guidance Centres (CEGC) in each district of the state.
Work of the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg to commence from April 2018. The project to be completed within a timeframe of 30 months
Work of the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg to commence from April 2018. The project to be completed within a timeframe of 30 months
An IT-based Integrated University Management System (IUMS) will be setup for non-agricultural universities in the state with a provision of Rs 18 crore
Scope of the ‘Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Educational Fees Reimbursement Scheme’ will be increased. The annual family income of the eligible beneficiary will be increased from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh. A provision of Rs 605 crore is provided for the same
Rs7,502 crore approved for Bandra-Versova sea link
Agricultural Produce Mortgage Scheme (Shetmal Taran Yojana) will be implemented in an extended form throughout the state. A new scheme has been developed of constructing warehouses with the help of State Agricultural Marketing Board for implementation of the same
Provision of Rs 40 crore for reconstruction of bus stations. A decision to start a new goods transport service through the MSRTC has been taken
145 major market committees of the state will be connected to the National Agricultural Market portal (E-NAM)
Rs 1526 crore for treatment of solid waste in cities across the state
All police stations in Maharashtra to have CCTV cameras
Rs 2,255 crore for state roads under public works department
Rs 13,385 crore allocated for home department
Substantial provision for crop loan waiver under Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shetkari Sanman Scheme
Special incentive to be given to Mango and Cashew producing farmers and industries in Kokan
Provision of Rs 50 crore for Chief Minister’s Agriculture and Food Processing Scheme
For effective implementation of Horticultural scheme the maximum limit of area for individual beneficiaries will be 10 hectares in Kokan and upto 6 hectares in rest of Maharashtra
Agro-forestry to be promoted as new source of agricultural income along with crop and livestock. Rs 15 crore proposed for the same
Major provision for the development of the Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur metro
Grain Grading Machines will be set up at the Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMC) of the state. 25% subsidy will be given as a part of this new scheme
Rs 10,828 crore allocated for construction and repairs of roads in the state
Mega projects to be implemented with the help of World Bank for conservation of sea-faces and prevention of soil erosion
62,000 farm ponds completed under the “Farm-Pond-on-Demand” scheme. Provision of Rs 160 crore this year for the same
Rs 13 crore for construction of administrative building and hostel for pre-training center of ndian Administrative Service at Amravati
Six new skill universities will be set up in the state
35.68 lakh farmers have been given loan waiver so far
Rs 5,000 crore announced for 15 incubators and for seed funding for promoting start-ups
Scholarships for OBC, ST and SC students doubled from Rs 2000 to Rs 4000
Government to provide 80% grant to those seeking international patents
Provision of Rs 750 crore for providing electric connections to 93,322 agricultural pumps
Proposed Navi Mumbai airport runway to be completed by 2019
Rs 8233 crore allocated for irrigation department
Rs 1500 crore allocated for Jalyukt Shivar scheme to make state villages drought free
In accordance with the aim of doubling agricultural income and to minimise the production costs, incentives to be given for organic farming. Provision of Rs 100 crore for this new scheme
Special initiatives for construction of Khar Bandharas in the Kokan area. Provision of Rs 60 crore for repairs of existing Khar Bandharas
Provision for Rs 3,115.21 crore for 26 projects in the state covered under Prime Minister's Agriculture Irrigation Scheme
Rs 150 crore For the Ambedkar memorial and Rs 300 crore for the Shivaji Memorial statute
Rs 300 crore allocated for Shivaji statue off Arabian sea
FM Sudhir Mungantiwar begins Budget speech
The Economic Survey mentioned that the per capita income in the BJP-ruled Maharashtra has risen by 12.1 percent in 2016-17 while that of the Congress-ruled Karnataka by 10.2 percent in similar period.
The Economic Survey has projected a negative agriculture growth at 8.3 percent for financial year 2017-18 on account of decreased production of food-grains, pulses and cotton crops.
As per the budget estimates, interest payment on debt stock of Rs 4.13 lakh crore is Rs 31,027 crore. The total state GST receipts were Rs 30,138 crore up to December 2017
The total debt of Maharashtra government is expected to be Rs 4,13,044 crore in 2017-18: Survey
The production of pulses, cereals, oilseeds and cotton is expected to decrease, while the production of sugarcane is expected to go up: Survey
Last year's economic survey had said that the agriculture sector was expected to grow by 12.5 percent. This year's report says that in 2016-17, the agriculture production was higher on account of good rains (94.9 percent of normal rains)
During 2016-17, the agriculture production was higher on account of good rains
The growth of 7.3 percent (in 2017-18) is against the 10 percent growth projected during 2016-17: Survey
Maharashtra's economy is expected to grow by 7.3 percent in 2017-18 over the previous year: Survey
The Survey report was tabled in the Legislative Assembly by Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar
The Economic Survey was tabled in the state Legislature on Thursday
Mumbai: Maharashtra State Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar presented the budget for the financial year 2018-19 in the Legislative Assembly on Friday.