Maharashtra DyCM Ajit Pawar Orders Relocation of Government Offices to State Buildings
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has instructed the relocation of all government offices from rented premises to government-owned buildings. The move aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Government OfficesRelocationAjit PawarMaharashtraInfrastructureReal Estate MumbaiJun 26, 2025
These instructions were given during a meeting of the ‘Deputy CM’s Project Monitoring Cell’ held at Mantralaya, chaired by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Present at the meeting were Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) O.P. Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary (PWD) Manisha Mhaiskar, Principal Secretary (Agriculture) Vikaschandra Rastogi, Managing Director of MahaRail Rajeshkumar Jaiswal, Secretary to the Deputy CM Dr. Rajesh Deshmukh, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh, and Chief Engineer of PWD Pune Division Atul Chavan. Senior officials from Pune, PMRDA, MahaMetro, and district administrations also joined virtually, including Pune Divisional Commissioner Chandrakant Pulkundwar, Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, MahaMetro MD Shravan Hardikar, Pune Collector Jitendra Dudi, Satara Collector Santosh Patil, and Metropolitan Commissioner & CEO Yogesh Mhase. The meeting was coordinated by Deputy Secretary Vikas Dhakne.
Deputy CM Pawar reviewed the progress of several key projects, including the Shivajinagar–Hinjewadi Metro, Pune Metro Lines 1 & 2, the Rewas–Redi Coastal Highway (to promote Konkan tourism), the Skywalk and Tiger Point Development in Lonavala, Medical Colleges in Satara and Usar (Alibag), the Pune Outer Ring Road, the GST Bhavan in Wadala, the Pune–Nashik High-Speed Railway, SARTHI Divisional Offices in Sambhajinagar, Nashik, Kolhapur, Nagpur, Kharghar, and Amravati, the proposed AIIMS Hospital in Aundh, Pune, the Mirkarwada Port Development in Ratnagiri, the Radio Club Jetty in Mumbai, the Neral–Shirur–Karjat Road, the Satara Sainik School, Government Veterinary Colleges in Parli (Beed) and Baramati, Airports in Purandar, Baramati, and Beed, and various Bhavans in Pune such as the Agriculture Bhavan, Olympic Bhavan, Labour Welfare Bhavan, Town Planning Bhavan, Cooperation Bhavan, and Registration Bhavan. Additionally, memorials for Veer Lahuji Vastad and Swarajrakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj at Vadhu and Tulapur, and the Phulewada Memorial were also discussed.
The Deputy CM stressed the importance of these projects in boosting the state's infrastructure and economic development. He urged all officials to work collaboratively to ensure the successful and timely completion of these initiatives. The relocation of government offices to state buildings is expected to reduce operational costs and enhance the efficiency of government services, ultimately benefiting the citizens of Maharashtra.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main goal of relocating government offices to state buildings?
The main goal is to reduce operational costs and enhance the efficiency of government services while ensuring that citizens are not inconvenienced.
Which key projects were reviewed during the meeting?
Projects reviewed include the Shivajinagar–Hinjewadi Metro, Pune Metro Lines 1 & 2, the Rewas–Redi Coastal Highway, the Skywalk and Tiger Point Development in Lonavala, and several medical and educational institutions.
Who chaired the meeting of the ‘Deputy CM’s Project Monitoring Cell’?
The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
What is the significance of the Ahilyanagar–Beed–Parli railway project?
The Ahilyanagar–Beed–Parli railway project is aimed at the development of Marathwada, a region that has been historically underdeveloped.
How will the relocation of government offices benefit the citizens of Maharashtra?
The relocation is expected to reduce operational costs, improve the efficiency of government services, and ultimately provide better services to the citizens of Maharashtra.
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