Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Aspirational Taluka Programme
The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a new programme called the Aspirational Taluka Programme.
This programme will help 177 underdeveloped areas in Maharashtra by giving each area Rs 5 crore in 2026-27.
The best-performing areas will be rewarded.
The programme will start as a pilot and be evaluated in 2027-28.
Additionally, the cabinet approved the setup of a new horticulture college in Katol, Nagpur district, which will admit 120 students every year.
The government also gave 3 hectares of land in Pune to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for a permanent base.
To fight corruption, the cabinet approved more staff for the Lokayukta office.
Lastly, they waived a fee for renewing a land lease in Nagpur.
Maharashtra Cabinet approves the Aspirational Taluka Programme for 177 underdeveloped talukas.
Each taluka will receive Rs 5 crore in 2026-27.
Best-performing talukas will be rewarded.
Programme will be evaluated in 2027-28.
Cabinet approves establishment of a horticulture college in Katol, Nagpur district.
- Who
- Maharashtra Cabinet
- What
- Approved the Aspirational Taluka Programme and other initiatives
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To enhance development in underdeveloped talukas and strengthen various institutions
Development Focus
Resource Allocation Concerns
Programme Implementation
Development Focus
The programme will enhance development in underdeveloped talukas.
Resource Allocation Concerns
Critics argue that Rs 5 crore per taluka may not be sufficient.
- Programme Name
- Aspirational Taluka Programme
- Number of Talukas
- 177
- Funding per Taluka
- Rs 5 crore
- Pilot Year
- 2026-27
- Evaluation Year
- 2027-28
- Horticulture College Location
- Katol, Nagpur district
- Annual Admissions
- 120 students
- NDRF Land Allotment
- 3 hectares in Sadumbre village, Pune
- Lokayukta Posts
- 143