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Time of India

Maha Walks On 100-Day Reforms Path Charted By CM Fadnavis

Nagpur: In a bid to promote public interest and transparent governance, Maharashtra govt has rolled out a series of administrative and policy reforms aimed at making the state people-oriented. Revenue department, led by Chandrashekhar Bawankule, acting as a key driver of this transformation, implemented several new measures over the last three months under CM Devendra Fadnavis's 100-day programme. One of the major decisions include establishment of a single-window clearance system in every district collector's office for issuing permits to 1,660 petrol pumps. This decision stems directly from Fadnavis's suggestion to simplify administrative procedures and ensure faster clearances, thereby improving the ease of doing business and reducing bureaucratic red tape. Simultaneously, govt also launched Bawankule's brainchild — New State Sand Policy 2025 — aimed at ensuring affordable sand availability for housing and local infrastructure needs while protecting natural resources. The policy mandates use of at least 20% artificial sand in all govt and semi-govt constructions initially, with plans to increase this requirement in the next three years. The policy also provides for free sand, up to five brass, for beneficiaries under various housing schemes, marking a step toward social equity and support for economically weaker families. Efforts are also underway to remove sand deposits accumulated on agricultural land due to floods, thereby restoring such land for cultivation. The govt fixed royalty rates for sand and other minor minerals, and a penalty of ₹1 lakh will be imposed for illegal transportation of minor minerals. Revenue department also launched a host of services under Digital India initiative. Citizens can now access key services such as land records, 7/12 and 8A extracts, mutation (change) status, inheritance registration, and digitally-signed land documents. These services are also available through Common Service Centres (CSCs) and Setu Kendras, aiming to build a transparent, accessible, and technology-driven administrative ecosystem. E-harvest inspections have been made mandatory at village level. Action will be taken against concerned officials if such inspections are not conducted through the prescribed digital system. The govt is working on integrating village-level systems of revenue, agriculture, animal husbandry, dairy development, and fisheries departments to streamline e-crop inspections. The goal is to improve accuracy of crop assessments and ensure that benefits of crop insurance schemes reach deserving farmers. All these services are accessible through official portal and its mobile app, allowing citizens to avail of services from the comfort of their homes, saving time and reducing need to visit govt offices. BOX Maha Push For Ease Of Services * Single-window system in every district collector's office for issuing permits to 1,660 petrol pumps * New sand policy to ensure affordable sand availability for infrastructure needs * At least 20% artificial sand to be used in all govt and semi-govt constructions * Free sand, up to five brass, for beneficiaries under various schemes * E-harvest inspections mandatory at village level * Easy access to land records, 7/12 and 8A extracts, mutation, inheritance registration etc * Official portal