In an emotionally charged address, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled the 2026-27 state budget on Friday, paying homage to the late Ajit Pawar by dedicating it to his enduring legacy. Pawar, who tragically passed away, had presented budgets 11 times, embodying strict discipline that fortified the state’s economy against crises.
Fadnavis reflected on Pawar’s role in directing development trajectories still relevant today. To immortalize him, a majestic memorial will rise, and the ‘Gatimaan Nagari Seva Puraskar’ named after him will honor speedy, effective civil servants—mirroring his own style.
Agriculture dominates the allocations, with farmer-centric initiatives aplenty. Acknowledging livestock’s 25% share in farm income, the new ‘Chief Minister Rural Livestock Entrepreneur Scheme’ launches to amplify it. Equating animal husbandry and fisheries to core agriculture ensures equal benefits.
The ‘Vasudha’ SMS service targets non-smartphone farmers for scheme awareness. AgriStack boasts over 1 crore registrations, encompassing tribal patta holders. Natural farming spans 5 lakh hectares via a dedicated campaign. The grand vision: balloon agricultural GDP from $55B to $500B, nine times over, via global value chains and integrated digital tools like Mahavedh and others. Farm workers join Gopinath Munde’s insurance net.
Rural housing surges ahead—PMAY-Gramin Phase-2 approves 27.87 lakh units, with 33,410 crore invested; solar subsidies incoming. PM Janman delivers 54,129 homes, 17,929 ready, guaranteeing solid shelters.
Urban mobility transforms: 490 km metro in key cities. Bullet train milestones by 2027. Slum redevelopment for 20 lakh jhuggis, 10 lakh affordable units in Mumbai. Mega projects: Underground Metro Line 11 (23,487 cr), Line 8 airport link (22,862 cr), Navi Mumbai Airport connector, and Goregaon-Mulund link nearing finish.
Industrial ambitions soar—12x economy growth to $1.5 trillion GDP, manufacturing hub status, district clusters, MSME aid. Ladki Bahin persists post-verification for true outreach.