Maharashtra cabinet approves climate change adaptation policy

Oct 11, 2017, 12:03 IST

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a climate change adaptation policy that will focus on developing environment-friendly villages and cities. A special cell will be set up under the state Environment department for the effective implementation of the policy.

Maharashtra cabinet approves climate change adaptation policy
Maharashtra cabinet approves climate change adaptation policy

The state cabinet of Maharashtra on 10 October 2017 approved a climate change adaptation policy that will focus on developing environment-friendly villages and cities.

According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's office, a special cell under the state Environment department will be set up for the effective implementation of the policy.

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Key Objective

The main aim of the policy would be to develop environment-friendly villages and cities.

Other Cabinet Decisions

The cabinet approved provision of funds for agricultural pumps, approval of special scheme for pending agricultural pumps in Vidarbha and Marathwada region.

The cabinet also gave its approval for a grant of Rs 10 lakh to the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal and six other regional educational institutions.

Further, the state government also increased subsidy from 50 per cent to 75 per cent for the development of basic infrastructure of 26 municipal corporations in A and D category in the state.

Sangeeta Nair is a news professional with 6+ years of experience in news, education, lifestyle, research and videos. She has a bachelors in History and Master in Mass Communication. At jagranjosh.com, she writes on Current Affairs. She can be reached at sangeeta.nair@jagrannewmedia.com.
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