The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved five measures on September 22, 2026, with decisions covering drought management, rehabilitation of project-affected farmers, housing redevelopment and changes to administrative and land-use arrangements.
Sub-Committee for Drought Relief
The government has decided to establish a Cabinet Sub-Committee for drought relief, with the aim of speeding up assessments and assistance in areas facing drought-like conditions. The move comes as the state continues to assess crop damage and other impacts caused by a prolonged break in rainfall.
The committee will examine conditions in affected regions and coordinate relief-related action, while ministers are also expected to visit areas facing agricultural distress.
Developed Plots for Metro Car Shed-Affected Farmers
Under a decision of the Urban Development Department, farmers affected by land acquisition at Mogharpada for the integrated car shed depot serving Metro Lines 4, 4A and 10 will be provided developed plots with ownership rights.
The cabinet has approved allotment of developed plots equivalent to 22.5% and 12.5% for the affected landholders associated with Survey No. 30 at Mogharpada.
Group Redevelopment Planned for Khar MHADA Buildings
The cabinet has also cleared integrated redevelopment of old MHADA buildings in Ramakrishna Nagar, Khar West.
Instead of addressing the buildings separately, the housing department will pursue group redevelopment, with the stated objective of replacing ageing structures and improving residential infrastructure and amenities in the area.
Dhule Development Plan Reservation Changed
Another decision concerns a modification to the approved development plan of Dhule city. The existing reservation for a playground and garden on Survey No. 103 in Devpur, within the Dhule Municipal Corporation limits, has been cancelled, with the plot approved for inclusion under the public-semi-public category.
Agriculture Department Structure Retained for Now
The cabinet has also decided to withdraw the revised organisational structure proposed for the Agriculture Department and temporarily continue with the approved 2009 structure.
A fresh proposal will be prepared after reviewing future administrative requirements, farmer-focused schemes, field-level staffing needs, vacant posts and available manpower.
Together, the decisions span drought response, infrastructure-related rehabilitation, urban redevelopment, planning reservations and government staffing, with further implementation to follow through the respective departments.
Source: Divya Marathi Bhaskar
