The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved the vision document for 'Viksit Maharashtra-2047' and the establishment of a management unit under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister for its implementation. The government conducted a statewide survey with the help of the Directorate General of Information and Public Relations to seek the views, expectations, suggestions, aspirations, and priorities of citizens regarding Viksit Maharashtra-2047, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) stated in a release.
Based on this feedback, the cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved the vision document and the establishment of a Vision Management Unit (VMU) for its implementation, it said. Maharashtra has adopted the vision for Viksit Maharashtra, setting a target to become a $5 trillion economy by the centenary year of India's independence.
As many as 16 sectoral groups were formed to draft the document, covering areas such as agriculture, industry, services, tourism, urban development, energy and sustainability, water, transport, education and skill development, health, social welfare, soft power, governance, technology, security, and finance. These groups are categorised under four pillars: progressive, sustainable, inclusive, and good governance.
Around 100 initiatives are included in the vision, such as enhancing farmers' income with climate-resilient practices, establishing Maharashtra as a global hub for design and manufacturing, creating slum-free, clean, disaster-resilient, affordable, and fully employed cities with robust public transport.
The release stated that the Chief Minister will appoint members of the Vision Management Unit, which will ensure the alignment of all policies and investments with the vision, review progress quarterly, and coordinate with departments to resolve implementation challenges.
Departments will be required to prepare detailed action plans complete with socio-economic impact assessments and data tracking on defined metrics. Financial restructuring and revenue enhancement strategies will also be undertaken, the release concluded.
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