Maharashtra government seeks extra ₹75,286 crore for welfare and development
Maharashtra just asked for an additional ₹75,286 crore in funding during the winter assembly session—pushing total extra funds since this year's budget to over ₹1.73 lakh crore.
The supplementary demands focus on helping farmers hit by floods, boosting social welfare schemes, and improving infrastructure across the state.
Why should you care?
This massive funding push means more support for people dealing with real issues: nearly ₹16,000 crore is set aside for farmers affected by bad weather, while big chunks go to electricity subsidies, urban development, women's programs like Ladki Bahin Yojana, and healthcare schemes such as PM-JAY.
With local elections coming up and events like the 2026 Kumbh Mela on the horizon, these investments could shape everything from jobs to city life—and show where Maharashtra's priorities really are right now.