Kalpesh Mhamunkar is a Political Correspondent at The Free Press Journal. With eighteen years of experience in journalism, he focuses on covering political news from the citizens' perspective, along with themes such as elections, public policy, and sustainable agriculture. He has been featured in The Free Press Journal, where he explores regional interests and world news, as well as transportation policy and regulation.
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Kalpesh's coverage primarily focuses on government announcements and local political developments in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He covers topics such as infrastructure projects, municipal corporation activities, and the policies of the Maharashtra government.
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By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Maharashtra government revised four welfare schemes for registered construction workers, increasing financial aid, pensions and education benefits. Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said families will receive ₹3.5 lakh for natural death and ₹6.5 lakh for accidental death. The reforms also include pensions up to ₹12,000 annually, maternity support and expanded assistance for children's education.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane has directed officials to complete all SMART Project works in Solapur within the stipulated timeline and resolve issues faced by FPOs and farmers. He also ordered close monitoring of pending works, subsidy disbursal and approvals, with the next review scheduled for July 30.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde expressed confidence that the Women's Reservation Bill and proposed Delimitation Bill will pass during Parliament's Monsoon Session. He said larger electorates require boundary changes for better representation. NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule said her party has not taken a stand yet and will decide after reviewing the proposal.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
A late-night meeting between Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leaders Jayant Patil, Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel at Varsha residence triggered speculation over political realignments and Cabinet expansion. Sources said discussions lasted over an hour, while details remained undisclosed. Jayant Patil said his visit was unrelated and denied prior talks with the leaders.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule directed officials to begin granting Gaothan status to Koliwadas in Vasai. He said residential structures up to 1,500 sq ft built before January 1, 2011, would be regularised. Officials were asked to conduct land surveys and demarcation before declaring settlements, while addressing ownership concerns of residents.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Maharashtra launched multiple skill development initiatives on World Youth Skills Day at Elphinstone Technical High School, Mumbai. The state began instructor training under the DAKSH Project, signed industry partnerships and announced programmes for employment support. Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha said modern skill training will help youth access opportunities in India and abroad.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
The Maharashtra government is preparing a seed quality policy featuring QR-based traceability and improved testing mechanisms. Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharane said the move will strengthen transparency and accountability in seed production and sales.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state will waive Rs 48,000 crore in pending electricity bill arrears for farmers with agricultural pump connections of up to 7.5 HP. The move aims to help eligible farmers obtain new power connections while reducing their financial burden as part of broader agriculture support measures.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Maharashtra EGS Minister Bharat Gogawale directed officials to ensure transparent and accountable implementation of the VB-G Ram Ji Scheme, with timely wage payments, regular monitoring and awareness workshops. He also called for region-specific modifications in Konkan to improve the scheme's effectiveness.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Western Railway has said outstation train services are expected to begin from Jogeshwari Junction in January 2027 as part of its redevelopment into a multi-modal transit hub. The project also includes better passenger amenities, parking facilities and, subject to feasibility, a hotel and shopping mall in the second phase. The review also covered several ongoing rail infrastructure projects.
