Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Cabinet clears Pandharpur policy, Jayakwadi funds, cycling bid
The government of Maharashtra, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, met in Mumbai and approved many new projects.
First, they made a plan to help people affected by building work in Pandharpur, which is a famous temple town.
They also set aside lots of money to expand a big irrigation project called Jayakwadi so farms can get more water.
The government said it will support Pune's dream of hosting a giant bicycle race called the UCI Road World Championships in 2032.
This big race could bring around Rs 330 crore of business to the area.
The Cabinet also made new rules for mining small minerals and said trucks bringing minerals from other states must have permits.
This is to stop people from digging or carrying minerals illegally.
Money was also given for sports complexes, schools, and a centre to help tribal communities.
All these decisions show how the state government works on many different things at the same time.
The Maharashtra Cabinet cleared a rehabilitation policy for Pandharpur, enabling development works worth Rs 3,993.90 crore in the temple town.
An allocation of Rs 6,477.88 crore was approved for Phase-II of the Jayakwadi irrigation project, expected to irrigate around 1,31,652 hectares in five districts.
The Cabinet backed Pune's bid to host the 2032 UCI Road World Championships, which is expected to bring economic activity of around Rs 330 crore.
Amendments to the minor mineral mining rules under the 'Mahakhanij 2.0' portal were cleared, making transport permits mandatory for minor minerals coming from other states.
The Cabinet also restructured the Finance and Planning departments and approved Rs 328.47 crore for transporting paddy and coarse grains procured under MSP during 2024-25.
- Who
- Maharashtra Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- What
- Cleared a Pandharpur rehabilitation policy, approved Rs 6,477.88 crore for Jayakwadi Phase-II, backed Pune's 2032 UCI Road World Championships bid, and approved mining rule changes, land grants and department restructuring
- When
- Tuesday, August 18
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- To enable development works in the temple town of Pandharpur, boost irrigation in Marathwada, curb illegal mining, and support sports and infrastructure projects
- Pandharpur development works
- Rs 3,993.90 crore
- Jayakwadi Phase-II allocation
- Rs 6,477.88 crore
- Expected irrigation coverage
- About 1,31,652 hectares in five districts
- 2032 cycling championships expected economic activity
- Around Rs 330 crore
- Gadchiroli sports complex Phase-II works
- Rs 80.12 crore
- MSP grain transportation provision
- Rs 328.47 crore for 2024-25 season
- Land granted in Solapur North
- 3,910 square metres for educational purposes
- Land allotted in Moshi, Pune district
- 15 hectares for a tribal development centre