Maharashtra Cabinet Approval for New Projects

• 02 Apr 2025

Why in News? 

Maharashtra Chief Minister approved the policy on electric bike taxis to benefit solo commuters across the State. The Cabinet also cleared nine key decisions, including infrastructure projects such as the Sindphana river projects and the Gadchiroli railway project. 

 Key Points 

• Policy on E-Bike Taxis: 
  • The policy prioritizes women's safety with a partition between the front and pillion riders and a roof cover for monsoon protection. 
  • The government is working on an affordable revenue model for single passengers. 
  • The initiative is expected to generate 10,000 jobs in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and 20,000 jobs across Maharashtra. 
  • The policy offers Rs 10,000 aid to children of auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers associated with a government-certified corporation who wish to apply for e-bike taxis. 
  • The policy is based on recommendations from a committee led by Ramnath Jha. 
• Mining Foundation and Railway Development in Gadchiroli: 
  • The Cabinet approved the establishment of the Gadchiroli District Mineral Foundation to promote industrial development in the tribal district. 
  • The foundation aims to support ultra mega projects and MSME projects in the region. 
  • The government approved the formation of an authority to monitor the mineral sector, chaired by the Chief Minister with 13 other members. 
  • The executive committee, led by the Chief Secretary, will oversee the authority’s decisions. 
  • The Cabinet sanctioned Rs 1,886.05 crore for the Wadsa-Desaiganj-Gadchiroli railway project, with the State contributing 50% (Rs 943.025 crore) of the cost. 
• AI-Based Law Enforcement and Infrastructure Projects: 
  • The government approved the establishment of Maharashtra Research and Vigilance for Enhanced Law Enforcement (MARVEL) to integrate Artificial Intelligence into law enforcement. 
• Infrastructure Approvals: 
  • Rs 161.12 crore sanctioned for Nandurbar district’s Nagthan Medium Project. 
  • Rs 58 crore allocated for three projects on the Sindphana river. 
  • Rs 79.71 lakh incentive grant approved for 500 farmers in Murbad taluk, Thane district.