The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-cabinet-approves-rs-89-731-crore-investment-push-for-five-mega-industrial-projects-in-state-23632317" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Maharashtra Cabinet</a> on Tuesday approved a major restructuring of the state administration, increasing the number of government departments from 33 to 43 in an effort to improve efficiency and speed up decision-making, reported the PTI.
The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Under the approved plan, 13 ministerial departments will be reorganised. Several sub-divisions currently functioning within larger departments will be converted into independent departments, the news agency reported.
The government believes the move will allow departments to function more effectively and improve administrative coordination.
Officials clarified that the restructuring will not lead to the creation of additional government posts.
According to the PTI, instead, existing functions and responsibilities will be redistributed among the newly formed departments to ensure <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-cabinet-approves-name-change-of-sawantwadi-station-after-late-union-minister-madhu-dandavate-major-projects-23632296" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">smoother administration and quicker decision-making processes</a>.
<h2>Changes to university approval process</h2>
The Cabinet also approved amendments to the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016.
The changes are aimed at simplifying and speeding up the process for granting final approvals to new colleges and proposals for expansion through additional faculties, courses, subjects and divisions.
Officials said the move is expected to improve the functioning of higher education institutions across the state.
<h2>GST law amendments</h2>
In another key decision, the Cabinet approved amendments to the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017.
The amendments will align the state's GST provisions with those of the Central GST Act, 2017.
The Cabinet also cleared proposed changes to the Maharashtra <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/business/business-news/article/gst-collections-rise-3-2-per-cent-to-rs-1-94-lakh-crore-in-may-despite-global-uncertainties-23633106" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Goods and Services Tax</a> (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
<h2>MIDC to get enhanced borrowing powers</h2>
The state government further approved an ordinance and amendments to the Maharashtra Industrial Development Act, 1961.
The changes will increase the borrowing powers of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), enabling it to raise additional funds for industrial development projects and infrastructure expansion, reported the PTI.
Officials said the decision is expected to strengthen industrial growth and investment across Maharashtra.
<h2>Focus on faster governance</h2>
The Cabinet decisions form part of the state's broader efforts to modernise administration, improve governance and facilitate quicker policy implementation.
According to the Chief Minister's Office, the restructuring is designed to ensure better delivery of <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/dharavi-redevelopment-project-maharashtra-cm-sets-2028-target-calls-for-singapore-style-transformation-with-livelihood-focus-23634264" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">government services</a> while supporting the state's development agenda.
(with PTI inputs)

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