Maharashtra Cabinet approves 346 new posts in Anti-Narcotics Task Force

The Maharashtra cabinet yesterrday approved the creation of 346 new posts in the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), and the setting up of the Sixth State Finance Commission, among other decisions.

The cabinet has also approved a Rs 1,594-crore solar energy project to improve the energy efficiency of the Mhaisal lift irrigation scheme in Sangli district. The project will irrigate 1,08,197 hectares of land in drought-prone regions.

Among other decisions, the cabinet also sanctioned the establishment of the Sixth State Finance Commission, which will play a crucial role in



financial planning and resource allocation.

According to officials, the state government has decided to provide land to the National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) for ropeway projects across the state to improve connectivity and boost infrastructure development.

The cabinet has allocated Rs 1,275.78 crore for the Varakhede Londhe (Barrage) medium project in Chalisgaon taluka of Jalgaon district. This project aims to provide irrigation facilities to 8,290 hectares of land in Chalisgaon and Bhadgaon talukas.