Kalpesh Mhamunkar

1 week ago | freepressjournal.in | Kalpesh Mhamunkar

The Maharashtra government has launched phase two of its 'Jivant 7/12' campaign to clean up outdated entries in land records statewide. A government resolution has been issued to implement this initiative statewide.

1 week ago | freepressjournal.in | Kalpesh Mhamunkar

In a significant move to combat rising incidents of financial fraud, the Maharashtra State Home Department has established an Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU). The initiative follows a surge in cases where individuals were lured with promises of high returns on investments. The announcement was made by Minister of State for Home Affairs Yogesh Kadam during the Budget Session 2025. “The EIU will monitor suspicious financial institutions operating in Maharashtra with fraudulent intentions.

1 week ago | freepressjournal.in | Kalpesh Mhamunkar

Maharashtra Legislative Council Opposition Leader Ambadas Danve launched a scathing attack on the state government's recently announced 100-day departmental performance evaluation, calling it deceptive and a publicity stunt. Danve alleged that the evaluation was a deliberate attempt by the government to divert public attention from ongoing issues of corruption. “Let the government get its performance assessed by the public — only then will they understand their true capabilities,” he stated.

1 week ago | freepressjournal.in | Kalpesh Mhamunkar

To enhance efficiency, transparency and public trust in government functioning, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had launched a 100 Days Action Plan, an administrative reform campaign aimed at streamlining state departments and delivering faster citizen services. The results of the first phase of this initiative were announced on Thursday on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, with the Women and Child Development Department emerging as the top-performing ministerial department.

2 weeks ago | freepressjournal.in | Kalpesh Mhamunkar

In the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, Maharashtra’s Minister for Fisheries and Ports, Nitesh Rane, has ordered a comprehensive tightening of maritime security across the state. A high-level review meeting was convened to evaluate current security protocols at all ports, jetties, and maritime infrastructure managed by the Maharashtra Maritime Board.