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25 unusual facts about Government of Maharashtra


Casualties of the 2008 Mumbai attacks

The Government of Maharashtra announced Rs. 5 lakh (about 10,000 USD) compensation to the kin of those killed in the terror attacks and Rs. 50,000 (about 1,000 USD) to the seriously injured.

Fouzia Khan

Fouzia Tahseen Khan also known as Fauzia Khan is a Minister of State in Government of Maharashtra in India.

Government Polytechnic Amravati

The institute is approved by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi & Government of Maharashtra has awarded an academic autonomy to the institute since 1995.

Government Polytechnic, Nagpur

;Government of Maharashtra awarded academic autonomy to this institute in the year 1995.

This institute received ISTE Narsee Monjee award for overall Best Performance in the year 1996 and Best Polytechnic award of Government of Maharashtra in the year 1997.

Harshavardhan Patil

He is one of the few ministers who is presiding as a minister for four consecutive terms in Government of Maharashtra.

Mahanagar Gas

Established in 1995, the company is a joint-venture between GAIL, BG Group and the Government of Maharashtra.

Maharajbagh zoo

The Government of Maharashtra has approved a new safari park of international standards next to Gorewada Lake in the city.

In 2001 the Government of Maharashtra had planned a zoo complying with international standards and two locations, Goregaon in Mumbai and Gorewada in Nagpur, were shortlisted.

Maharashtra Day

Every year the Government of Maharashtra issues a notification declaring 1 May to be a public holiday to be celebrated as Maharashtra Day.

Maharashtra State Election Commission

Maharashtra State Election Commission is an independent agency of Government of Maharashtra established on 26 April 1994.

Mumbai Pune Expressway

In 1990, the Government of Maharashtra appointed RITES and Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick to carry out feasibility studies for the new expressway to be operated on toll basis.

Navi Mumbai International Airport

The yet to be chosen private sector partner will hold 74% equity while the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Government of Maharashtra (through CIDCO) each holding 13%.

Pasha Patel

Pasha Patel is the present Member of the legislative council in the Government of Maharashtra, India.

Poona Public School

The school was founded by Major S.D.Singh and managed by Major Sarv Daman Singh Foundation, which is registered under Mumbai Public Trust Act 1950 and Indian Societies Act 1860.The school is recognized by the Maharshtra State Government.

Rajendra Darda

Rajendra Jawaharlal Darda is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Aurangabad East constituency and is a Cabinet Minister for Education, Government of Maharashtra in India.

Ranjit Kamble

Ranjit Kamble is the present State Minister of Water Supply and Sanitation, Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Protection, Tourism and Public Works(PWD) in the Government of Maharashtra in India.

Satej Patil

Popularly known as Bunty among the masses, he has previously held the posts of Minister of Rural Development, Food & Drugs Administration.

Shendra – Bidkin Industrial Park

As part of the DMIC the Government of Maharashtra has decided to develop the Shendra - Bidkin belt in Aurangabad as planned industrial townships to act as major investment node.

Shobha Fadnavis

Shobha Fadnavis is a member of Maharashtra Legislative Council and a former minister in Government of Maharashtra in India.

Shrikant Deshmukh

He now works for Government of Maharashtra currently as Regional Joint Director (Sugar),posted at Nanded.

Sou. Venutai Chavan Polytechnic

It is assessed by the National Board of Accreditation, approved by the All India Council of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra and affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education.

St. Xavier's High School, Andheri

Xavier's High School,Andheri is situated in Poonam Nagar, Andheri (East),Mumbai.It is recognized by Government of Maharashtra and affiliated to Maharashtra State Education Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education i.e., S.S.C. and H.S.C.(Science).

St. Xavier's High School, Nerul

It is recognized by Government of Maharashtra and affiliated to Maharashtra State Education Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education i.e., S.S.C. and H.S.C.(Science).

Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar

The Government of Maharashtra also conferred on her the title of "Tamasha Samradini" (Tamasha Empress).