Maharashtra Cabinet accepts Justice (Retd) Sandeep Shinde committee reports on Kunbi-Maratha certificates, clears 38 proposals to boost infrastructure
The state Cabinet accepted a revised proposal of Rs 12,200 crore for the Thane Ring Metro project.
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Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has been seeking OBC status for the community. Whereas, several OBC leaders from other groups have been opposing the demand. 9File Photo)The Maharashtra cabinet on Monday accepted the second and third reports of the Justice (Retd) Sandeep Shinde committee on finalising the protocol for issuing Kunbi-Maratha and Maratha-Kunbi certificates based on historical records.
Kunbis are classified under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) segment in Maharashtra. The acceptance of the reports means that a greater number of Marathas can avail of reservation benefits. Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has been seeking OBC status for the community. Whereas, several OBC leaders from other groups have been opposing the demand.
Meanwhile, the state cabinet also cleared a total of 38 proposals in Monday’s meeting. It accepted a revised proposal of Rs 12,200 crore for the Thane Ring Metro project and cleared a proposal to raise Rs 15,000 crore through loans for the Thane-Borivali tunnel route. The cabinet also approved Rs 1,354 crore as a loan without interest for the construction of a tunnel from Orange Gate to Marine Drive.
To boost the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved the transfer of 255.9 acres of salt-pan land to build accommodations for Dharavi residents.
Maharashtra is likely to go to the polls later this year.
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