Maharashtra: Government Schemes, Projects & Representatives

Chief Minister: Devendra Fadnavis · BJP · Capital: Mumbai · Updated October 2026

Maharashtra is a state in Western India, with its capital at Mumbai. It elects 48 members to the Lok Sabha and has a 288-seat Legislative Assembly. The current Chief Minister is Devendra Fadnavis (BJP). Nagarik tracks 3 Maharashtra government schemes and projects, including Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Mumbai Metro Rail Expansion and Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link) — 1 with an official online application or eligibility link. The ruling government's manifesto tracker lists 3 commitments with their current, sourced status.

Overview

At a glance

Schemes, projects, civic focus, and verified indicators for your state.

Current CM

Devendra Fadnavis

BJP

Projects tracked

2 ongoing 1 completed 0 proposed

Municipal focus

Mumbai Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

2 ongoing 1 completed

View these projects in the Municipalities tab →

Lok Sabha

48seats

Assembly

288seats

SDG score

71/100Front Runner

GSDP / capita

₹240KMoSPI approx.

Literacy

82.3%Census 2011

DPIIT BRAP

Achieverbusiness reform

Recent updates

1 schemes you can apply for

Chief Minister

Devendra Fadnavis

BJP Since Dec 2024

Former Chief Ministers of Maharashtra 6 listed

Eknath Shinde

Shiv Sena 2022–2024

Led Mahayuti alliance; Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme; Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) inauguration.

Uddhav Thackeray

SS(UBT) 2019–2022

Led MVA coalition; managed Mumbai COVID response; launched Balasaheb Thackeray Apla Dawakhana clinics.

Devendra Fadnavis

BJP 2014–2019

Jalyukt Shivar water conservation programme; Mukhya Mantri Gramin Peyajal Yojana; Smart Cities for Nagpur and Pune.

Prithviraj Chavan

INC 2010–2014

Aadhaar implementation in Maharashtra; e-governance push; Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana health scheme.

Ashok Chavan

INC 2008–2010

Vilasrao Deshmukh

INC 2004–2008

Expanded Vidarbha farm loan waiver; IT policy 2003 led to Pune IT boom; 26/11 Mumbai attacks occurred during his tenure.

Projects & Initiatives 5 ongoing · 1 completed

Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana

Ongoing

Budget₹46,000 crore/year expected cost (Maharashtra Budget 2024-25); allocation later revised to ₹36,000 crore (2025-26) and ₹26,000 crore (2026-27).

ReachGovt. reported: ~2.4 crore women registered (~1.75 crore active beneficiaries after 2026 verification drive); ₹1,500/month direct bank transfer to women aged 21–65.

Since 2024 · Monthly direct benefit transfer to eligible women in Maharashtra. Announced in the 2024 state budget; scheme significantly expanded prior to the November 2024 state assembly elections.

Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link)

Completed

Budget₹17,840 crore+ · MMRDA project, PIB (opened Jan 2024)

Reach70,000+ vehicles/day design capacity; cuts Mumbai–Navi Mumbai travel from 60 min to 20 min.

CompletionOpened Jan 2024

Since 2018 · At 21.8 km, India's longest sea bridge. Connects Sewri (Mumbai) to Nhava Sheva (Navi Mumbai) across Thane Creek. Constructed by MSRDC; inaugurated by PM Modi in January 2024.

Mumbai Metro Rail Expansion

Ongoing

BudgetLine 3 (Aqua Line): ₹23,136 crore · MMRCL project cost; Lines 2A+7: ₹11,338 crore

ReachLine 3 (33.5 km, 27 stations) fully operational since Oct 2025 (Aarey-Cuffe Parade); first phase opened Oct 2024; Lines 2A and 7 operational since 2022.

Since 2014 · Multi-line metro expansion for Mumbai. Line 3 (Aqua Line, underground, Colaba–BKC–SEEPZ) is the most significant, reducing journey times across the city's commercial corridors.

Majhi Ladki Bahin

Ongoing

Continued by the current government. Fadnavis government continued monthly payouts to women, with a beneficiary re-verification drive; Shinde stayed in the cabinet as Deputy CM.

Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line)

Ongoing

Continued by the current government. Remaining phases completed and operated under the successor Mahayuti government.

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana

Ongoing

Continued under a new name (formerly Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana). Renamed Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana by the BJP government in 2017; continues as the state health cover.

Manifesto

Headline manifesto commitments of the current government, with a sourced status. We track only whether each promise was kept — not its merits.

BJPMahayuti · manifesto 2024

2 Delivered1 Stalled

Delivered Since 2024

Monthly income support of ₹1,500 to eligible women

The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was launched in August 2024, paying ₹1,500/month to eligible women aged 21–65 via direct benefit transfer.

Verified Jun 2026 · nashik.gov.in

Stalled

Raise the Ladki Bahin payout to ₹2,100 per month

The Mahayuti election manifesto promised raising the monthly amount to ₹2,100. As of mid-2026 the payout remains ₹1,500.

Verified Jun 2026 · deccanherald.com

Delivered Since 2023

Annual income support of ₹6,000 to farmers (over and above PM-KISAN)

The Namo Shetkari Maha Samman Nidhi pays ₹6,000/year in three instalments, on top of the central PM-KISAN ₹6,000, to eligible farmers.

Verified Jun 2026 · govtschemes.in

Municipal snapshot — Maharashtra

Focus urban body

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

Mumbai · Municipal corporation portal

Latest BMC budget source linked portal.mcgm.gov.in ↗ cityfinance.in ↗

3Tracked

2Ongoing

1Completed

0Proposed

Mumbai sewage treatment upgrades

Ongoing

Budget₹30,000+ crore overall STP project cost

Spent₹5,545 crore FY 2025-26 allocation

TargetMajor STP works targeted 2026-27

Mumbai Coastal Road

Completed

Budget₹14,977 crore revised project cost

CompletionOpened in phases 2024-25

Goregaon-Mulund Link Road

Ongoing

Budget₹13,994.4 crore balance project cost

TargetPhase-wise completion under civic works

This tab is a state/UT-level urban snapshot, not a full ward or councillor roster. Numeric budgets and private vendor names should be added only when verified from official tender/project documents or named vendor disclosures.

Maharashtra government schemes & projects

Each page has the official source, status and — where citizens can act — the application link.

Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana — ongoing · since 2024 · apply online
Mumbai Metro Rail Expansion — ongoing · since 2014
Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link) — completed · since 2018

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Apply for PAN, Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID & more — official links only

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Chief Minister of Maharashtra?

Devendra Fadnavis is the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra, from the BJP.

What is the capital of Maharashtra?

The capital of Maharashtra is Mumbai.

How many Lok Sabha seats does Maharashtra have?

Maharashtra has 48 Lok Sabha seats.

How many seats are there in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly?

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has 288 seats.

What are the main government schemes in Maharashtra?

Schemes and projects tracked for Maharashtra include Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Mumbai Metro Rail Expansion, Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link). Central schemes also apply — see all government schemes.

Where can I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Maharashtra?

Apply online on Maharashtra's official state services portal, Aaple Sarkar (aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in). It is free or low-cost; you do not need an agent.

How do I check land records in Maharashtra?

Land records for Maharashtra are on the official MahaBhulekh portal (bhulekh.mahabhumi.gov.in).