Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Restores Printed Newspapers for Ministers and Officials
The Maharashtra government had decided that from September 1, ministers would only get newspapers online.
But a few days later, they changed that rule.
Now ministers can pick either printed copies or online ones.
The chief minister still gets printed papers.
The government spends about 22 lakh rupees a year on newspapers, and the chief minister's office spends about 12,000 to 15,000 rupees each month.
This change lets ministers choose what works best for them.
Maharashtra government reversed its July 30 order, allowing ministers to choose printed or online newspapers.
The amendment applies to deputy chief ministers, ministers, and ministers of state; the chief minister remains exempt.
Physical newspaper delivery is restored to ministers' offices and residences.
The General Administration Department clarified the amendment the day after the original resolution.
The government spends about Rs 22 lakh annually on newspapers, with the chief minister's office accounting for Rs 12,000–15,000 per month.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, ministers, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- What
- Reversed decision to stop printed newspapers, allowing ministers to choose printed or online subscriptions
- When
- Friday, following the July 30 resolution
- Where
- Maharashtra state, ministers' offices and residences
- Why
- To give ministers flexibility and maintain access to printed news
- Government Body
- Maharashtra Government
- Order Date
- July 30, 2023
- Amendment Date
- Friday (following July 30 resolution)
- Affected Officials
- Deputy Chief Ministers, Ministers, Ministers of State
- Chief Minister Exemption
- Yes
- Annual Newspaper Expenditure
- Rs 22 lakh
- Chief Minister Office Expenditure
- Rs 12,000–15,000 per month