Maharashtra Budget 2026 Live Updates: Fadnavis becomes state’s first CM to present Budget, says Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana to continue

The Maharashtra government will launch a survey of single women to assess their socio-economic conditions and frame a dedicated welfare policy based on the findings, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced while presenting the state Budget for 2026-27 in the assembly on Friday.

Fadnavis said the survey will be conducted across all districts to gather data on various aspects concerning single women, including their livelihood, social security and access to government schemes.

Based on the analysis of the data collected through the survey, the government will formulate a suitable policy aimed at addressing the specific challenges faced by single women and ensuring their welfare and empowerment, he added.

The move forms part of the government's broader focus on women-centric initiatives and inclusive development in the state, the CM said. — PTI

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced the establishment of 25 centres of excellence and 96 sports development hubs to ensure maximum participation of athletes from the state in the 2036 Olympic Games.

Presenting the 2026-27 Budget in the state assembly, Fadnavis confirmed that eight high-performance centres for 12 disciplines, including athletics, badminton, and wrestling, are already operational, and four more are proposed to be started.

The chief minister said that India is striving to host the 2036 Olympic Games, and the state has a mission to ensure that the maximum number of athletes from the state participate in the prestigious meet. — PTI

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said the government will fulfil all the promises made by the Mahayuti, while Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar said the Budget is inclusive and maintains regional balance. — PTI

The Maharashtra government will set up a geo-technology application centre to support national-level initiatives and strengthen economic development through advanced technology, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday.

Presenting the state Budget for 2026-27 in the assembly, the CM said the proposed Maharashtra Geotechnology Application Centre will help efficiently plan and implement national-level initiatives and support the state's economic development.

The government aims to digitise all citizen and business services to ensure effective governance and create advanced technological infrastructure in the state, he said.

"The state government plans to computerise 100 per cent of land transactions, adopt a fully electronic office system and move towards paperless government functioning," he said. — PTI

CM Devendra Fadnavis announces underground tunnel for Pune to reduce travel time and improve road connectivity. A 54 km long tunnel between Yerawada to Katraj and HInjewadi to Sinhagad road is being planned, the CM said.

CM Devendra Fadnavis announces that the Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme will continue. However, there is no announcement on increasing monthly payout to Rs 2,100 from existing Rs 1,500.

All villages in Maharashtra with a population of more than 1,000 will be connected by concrete roads: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis dedicates budget to late NCP leader and former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. He also announced that a memorial will be set up for Ajit Pawar, who died in air crash in January.

The Maharashtra government will implement a pilot project in 75 villages by using AI to upgrade the lives of people: CM Devendra Fadnavis.

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Maharashtra’s economy is expected to grow at 7.9 per cent in 2025-26, according to the Government’s pre-budget Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in the Assembly on Thursday. In the 2024-25 Economic Survey, the state’s economy was expected to grow by 7.3 per cent.

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