The state cabinet chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday approved Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) expansion and a new skill university in Mumbai, an official statement said.
It said that the Maharashtra cabinet also approved major reforms in the recruitment process for government jobs. The move is aligned with the “Developed Maharashtra 2047” vision.
The number of service categories under the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) will increase from 53 to 153. New services will also be added to the combined examination system, making recruitment simpler and more streamlined, the statement said.
A new initiative called ‘Nipun Setu’ will be launched through the MahaJobs portal, inspired by the model followed by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Land allocated for power substation in Badlapur
The cabinet has approved a change in land reservation in Kulgaon-Badlapur to allow the construction of a power substation.
Around four acres of land will be transferred to Tata Power to support infrastructure development in the area.
New skill university to come up in Mumbai
A new private, self-financed skill university, IES Skill Tech University, will be established in Mumbai, the official statement said.
It said that the university aims to boost skill development and create a trained workforce to meet industry demands.
Boost for fishermen in coastal districts
Under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), the government has approved Rs 61.24 crore to improve basic facilities for fishermen in coastal districts.
This move is expected to strengthen the fishing community and improve livelihoods.
Major funding for healthcare sector
The state will receive financial assistance of Rs 3,708 crore from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The funds will be used to strengthen medical education, nursing services and healthcare delivery systems across Maharashtra.
Expansion of district programme
According to the official statement, six more districts—Hingoli, Jalna, Palghar, Beed, Dhule and Parbhani—have been added to the NITI Aayog Aspirational District Programme.
With this, development schemes will now cover a total of 177 talukas, aiming for balanced and faster growth.
Amendments in Maharashtra Medical Council
The cabinet has also approved amendments to the law governing the Maharashtra Medical Council.
As per the new proposal, members of the council will be nominated by the government instead of being elected, based on recommendations from a high-level committee.
