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Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Maharashtra discontinues benefits for 2,289 women in Ladki Bahin Scheme
An investigation by the Maharashtra government has found out that a total of 2,289 women government employees were beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin scheme, state development minister Aditi Tatkare said in a written reply to the Maharashtra assembly. Upon identification, the benefits of the scheme were discontinued for the women, state development minister Aditi Tatkare said.(ANI File) Upon identification, the benefits of the scheme were discontinued for the women, Tatkare said. The Ladki Bahin Yojana, launched by the Women and Child Development Department and the Government of Maharashtra, aims to provide financial support to eligible women across the state. Under the scheme, women from age group 21 to 65 are given financial benefit of ₹ 1,500 through direct benefit transfer for improving their health and nutrition and strengthening their decisive role in the family. Earlier today, in a major move to boost industrial development and job creation in Maharashtra, the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Industries, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, approved investment proposals worth ₹ 1,35,371.58 crore in thrust sectors and high-technology-based industries. These projects are expected to generate around 1 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities across the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that these projects would promote technological innovation, research, development, and employment generation, strengthening Maharashtra's industrial ecosystem. The 12th meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee, formed under the CM's leadership to approve incentives under the Package Scheme of Incentives (PSI) and thrust sector policies for large and mega projects, was held today in the committee hall at the state legislature. Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, Industries Minister Uday Samant, Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar, Additional Chief Secretaries O.P. Gupta (Finance), Rajgopal Deora (Planning), and other senior officials from various departments were present. A total of 19 large, mega, and ultra-mega projects were considered for special incentives based on their investment scale and employment potential. Of these, 17 projects were approved. The projects include manufacturing in semiconductors, silicon ingots and wafers, solar cells and modules, EV components, lithium-ion batteries, aerospace and defence equipment, textiles, green steel, and greenfield gas-to-chemicals production. These 17 approved projects will bring in investments worth ₹ 1,35,371.58 crore and create approximately 1 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities in Maharashtra.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
EVs to get free tolls, ₹2 lakh subsidy, and highway chargers every 25 Km in Maharashtra
New Delhi: In a push to electrify its roads and reduce vehicular emissions, the Maharashtra government has notified its EV Policy 2025, setting an ambitious target to convert 30 per cent of all new vehicle sales to electric by 2030. The policy is in effect from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2030, and offers incentives across the EV ecosystem, from buyers and manufacturers to charging infrastructure developers. The policy outlines specific category-wise EV adoption targets by 2030, including 40 per cent for new two-wheelers (L1 & L2) and three-wheelers (L5M), 30 per cent for passenger four-wheelers (M1), 25 per cent for light goods carriers (N1), and 20 per cent for heavy goods carriers (N2, N3). Public transport electrification goals include 40 per cent for State Transport Undertaking (STU) buses and 15 per cent for non-STU public transport buses in six urban regions. To accelerate adoption, the government will offer purchase subsidies of up to ₹2 lakh per electric transport vehicle (M1), capped at 25,000 vehicles. For buses (M3, M4), the subsidy can go up to ₹20 lakh per unit, with a maximum of 1,500 vehicles. Electric tractors and harvesters will receive subsidies up to ₹1.5 lakh, with 1,000 units covered. All EVs registered within the policy period will be exempt from motor vehicle tax and registration renewal charges. Additionally, electric passenger vehicles will be exempt from tolls on major state and national highways, including Mumbai–Pune Expressway, Samruddhi Mahamarg, and Atal Setu. The policy mandates the installation of charging stations every 25 km on highways. All fuel stations in the state will be required to install at least one charging point. Up to 1,500 high-power DC fast charging stations will receive capital support of up to ₹10 lakh per station. Fleet electrification will be made compulsory in select areas. This includes 100 per cent electrification of government fleets, 25 per cent for aggregator and e-commerce fleets, and 50 per cent for last-mile delivery vehicles in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Amravati. The policy extends 'D+' category incentives under the 2019 Package Scheme of Incentives to EV and battery manufacturing units across the state. It also outlines the development of EV battery recycling hubs in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. According to the government, implementing this policy could reduce vehicular PM2.5 emissions by 325 tonnes and greenhouse gas emissions by 1 million tonnes by 2030. For real estate and infrastructure, the policy mandates that all new residential buildings must provide 100 per cent EV-ready parking spaces. Commercial buildings will need to reserve at least 50 per cent of their parking capacity for EVs. A Chief Secretary-led Steering Committee will oversee implementation. All relevant departments have been directed to issue implementation guidelines within 30 days of the policy's notification on May 23, 2025. The policy also outlines support for R&D, including the establishment of three Centres of Excellence in EV innovation, to be supported by a ₹15 crore Chief Minister's R&D Grant.
