Suvarna Maharashtra Darshan
A History to Reckon With... A Future to Remember...
Ever since its inception, Maharashtra has occupied a position of prominence in India. A 'Jewel In The Crown' of the Nation, its fertile soil has nurtured intellectual leadership, in all walks of human endeavour; its experimental zeal has enabled innovative solutions for succour to the 'common man' and ultimately it's our people's will that continues to be the true force behind this 'Global State'.
Invincible Leadership...
• Employment Guarantee Scheme accepted as National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
• Sant Gadgebaba Gram Swachchhata Abhiyan implemented as Nirmal Gram Abhiyan throughout the country.
• Huge response to 'Mahatma Gandhi Dispute-Free Village Campaign', as it revives the alternate dispute resolution mechanism.
• First State to formulate Women's Policy.
• First State making food adulteration cognizable and non-bailable offence.
• Impetus to set up co-operative societies to boost rural economy.
• The guiding force behind formulation of Central Right to Information Act.
• One of the first States to introduce night courts to reduce court pendency.
• Lead role in the formulation of 'Pre-Natal Sex Determination Test Act' and its ruthless implementation.
Progress Unparalleled...
• Country's first Sea Link, an engineering marvel opened for traffic.
• First in India to'implement projects like Mono Rail and Skywalks; implementing a unique housing policy and making rental housing available.
• Maximum colleges accredited by NAAC.
• First State to announce Sports Policy.
• Maximum onion production and export; also, leader in sugar production.
• Maximum Technical Institutes and ITIs in the country.
• Maximum export facility centres set up in the country.
• People First Award to Jalswarajya Project.
• Effective implementation of 'Rajiv Gandhi Prashaskiya Gatiman Abhiyan'.
• Proud recipient of the Centre's epithet as 'Leaders in E-govemance'.
• EGS linked horticulture scheme brings vast expanse under horticulture.
Assured Growth...
• State-of-art memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to be constructed.
• Most preferred FDI destination.
• Rs. 1 crore GoI Award to Rural Development Department for remarkable contribution to Panchayati Raj.
• Rs.50,000 crore development works underway for Mumbai Makeover.
• Maximum funds received under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, maximum projects in State.
>Force One' and 'Quick Response Teams' set up to strengthen internal security.
>Sale of essential commodities at fixed rates.
» Path-breaking decision of providing loans to Self-Help Groups at only 4% interest.
•Girl child welcomed under Savitribai Phule Kanya Kalyan Yojana.
>Shubhmangal Community Marriage Scheme to benefit daughters of farmers, farm labourers
> first State to constitute independent department for minorities.
• Provision of budgetary allocation for development of SCs, STs and Tribals according to their population.
• 10 lakh dwellings for common man.
Special events on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee :
Suvarna Maharashtra Darshan : Mega-Exhibition at Shivaji Park Ground.
On 1, 2 and 3 May, 2010 from 9.45 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. Open for all. Entry free.
From 6.45 p.m. to 8.00 p.m
Venue.. -Girgaum Chowpatty and Marine Drive, Mumbai.
Salute ...-Naval Band, Western Fleet.
Gaurav Geet...-Chorus Songs & Dance by 200 artistes of Yuvak Biradari.
Golden Leaf...-Documentary on 50 years of Maharashtra.
Mahatei ...-Sound and Light Lazer Show at Arabian Sea.
Golden Maharashtra...-Music, dance and drama of historical, social and cultural
heritage. Presentation by renowned theatre personality Ashok Hande
Suvarna Maharashtra Darshan
A Land That Combines Reason With valour Celebrates Growth And Prosperity With All Grandeur
Ashok Chavan
Hon. Chief Minister
Smt. Sonia Gandhi
Hon. Chairperson, UPA
Dr. Manmohan Singh
Hon. Prime Minister
Sharad Pawar
Hon. Union Minister for
Agriculture
Chhagan Bhujbal
Hon. Dy. Chief Minister
Directorate General of Information and Public Relations, Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai.
Maharashtra at it's 50th Year on 1st May 2010
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