Maharashtra
Encroachment on forts will be removed, Ashish Shelar announced – campaign will run from 1 February to 31 May

Mumbai: The issue of encroachment on the historical forts of Maharashtra has again come into discussion. The dispute over encroachment on Vishalgarh had given a serious form to this problem. After this, the state government has decided to take concrete steps for the conservation of forts. Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar has announced that the work of removing encroachment on forts will be done between February 1 and May 31.
Formation of district level committee for conservation of forts
A district level committee has been formed under the chairmanship of the District Magistrate to prevent encroachment and conservation of forts. The concerned police officer, Chief Executive Officer of the District Council, Deputy Forest Conservator of Forest Department, officers of the Archaeological Survey of India Department and officers of other related departments will be members in this committee.
Status of forts of Maharashtra
Maharashtra has 47 centrally protected forts under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), while there are 62 state protected forts under the State Directorate of Archaeology and Museums. Apart from this, there are about 300 unprotected forts. Due to encroachment on forts, their cultural importance is decreasing and law and order is also under threat.
Time limit for action
The committee has been directed to prepare a list of encroachment on all forts by 31 January 2025 and submit it to the state government. The encroachment removal campaign will be run between 1 February and 31 May.
Objective and action plan
- Removal of encroachment from forts.
- Preserve the beauty of historical heritage and cultural heritage.
- Adopt strict measures to prevent new encroachment.
- Pay special attention to the conservation of central and state protected forts.
Responsible institutions and departments
- District Magistrate (Chairman)
- Police Commissioner / District Superintendent of Police
- Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad
- Officer of concerned Forest Department
- Department of Archaeological Survey of India
- State Directorate of Archaeology and Museum
Action as per government’s instructions
The encroachment removal campaign will be intensified under the guidance of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The committee will have to submit a report of the action taken from time to time to the government.
A big step towards the conservation of forts
This step of the state government will conserve the historical forts of Maharashtra and their cultural heritage will be preserved. The people of the state have also been appealed to support this campaign.
Maharashtra
Opposition protests against the government for declaring Wari as urban Naxal

Mumbai: On the fourth day in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the opposition created a ruckus over declaring Wari as urban Naxal and has made serious allegations against the government of insulting Wari. On the fourth day of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the opposition has made several serious allegations against the ministers of the government while protesting on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan. The ministers included in the cabinet of the state government are misusing their powers and occupying government lands in the state.
Just as the ruling front is trying to defame the holy pilgrimage of Hinduism, Wari, by calling Vitthurai and Warkars urban Naxalites and urban Maoists, in the same way it is insulting Wari Palkhi. This is reprehensible. Members of the Maha Vikas Aghadi staged a strong protest on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan against the ruling front and accused the government of insulting Wari. In this demonstration, the members also raised slogans cursing the government and said that due to the scamster government, farmers are dying of hunger and the ministers are calling the laborers urban Naxalites. Shiv Sena leader of opposition Ambadas Danve, Vijay Varditwar, Sachin Ahir, Jitendra Ahawat etc. participated in this protest.
Maharashtra
‘Welfare Of Police Personnel Is Top Priority For Home Department,’ Says Minister Yogesh Kadam

Mumbai: While responding to a question in the Maharashtra Legislative Council regarding the deaths of on-duty police personnel, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Yogesh Kadam, emphasized that “the welfare of police officers and staff is a key responsibility of the Home Department.”
He informed the House that the causes of death among police personnel in the state vary and include illness and suicide. To address these concerns and safeguard the health of police personnel, the government has undertaken several initiatives.
🔹 Free Treatment for 40 Diseases at 270 Hospitals
Police personnel and their families can avail free treatment for 40 different diseases across 270 hospitals. In Mumbai alone, these services are available at 34 hospitals.
🔹 Special Cancer Screening Camps
Special camps for cancer screening are being organized with support from Tata Hospital and other medical institutions.
🔹 Mental Health Initiatives
To strengthen mental well-being, yoga camps and gym facilities have been launched at various police stations.
🔹 Record Recruitment During Current Tenure
The state government has filled over 85% of vacant posts in the police force, marking the highest recruitment under this administration.
🔹 Compassionate Appointments Without Conditions
In the unfortunate event of an in-service death, a family member of the deceased police personnel is offered a government job on compassionate grounds, without any conditions.
Minister Kadam reiterated the Home Department’s commitment to ensuring the social, mental, and medical welfare of all police personnel and their families.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra Urdu Academy should be formed, funds and staff should be appointed for the promotion of Urdu language Abu Asim Azmi

Mumbai: Mumbai Maharashtra Legislative Assembly member Abu Asim Azmi has demanded the immediate formation of Urdu Academy to promote Urdu. He said that academies of other languages including Gujarati and Marathi are active, but the condition of Urdu Academy is pathetic. Earlier there were 25 employees in this academy, but now only the superintendent is left. The remaining 24 have retired. The government needs to pay attention to the plight of Urdu.
The formation of this academy will promote Urdu. Azmi demanded that the Urdu Academy is facing difficulties due to the provision of funds. He said that the government allocates Rs 1 crore on paper, but this fund is not provided. Abu Asim Azmi said that Urdu is the language of our country. Whenever the Chief Minister or any other minister speaks in the House, they resort to Urdu poetry. But when it comes to the establishment of Urdu Academy and the development of Urdu language, the government is doing injustice
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