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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By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Pravin Darekar has urged the Maharashtra government to notify MHADA as the competent authority for redevelopment of old cessed buildings in Mumbai. He said legal hurdles have delayed projects affecting thousands of residents living in unsafe structures. The government said it would consider the proposal after receiving a formal recommendation from MHADA.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
The Maharashtra government has approved a large-scale road development programme worth ₹27,132 crore under the Amritkal Road Development Scheme 2025–47. The project will upgrade 2,857 kilometres of roads to boost connectivity across industrial, port and tourism sectors.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Maharashtra School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse interacted via video call with students of a Zilla Parishad primary school in Hivali Pada, Trimbakeshwar, and praised its innovative 12-hour learning model. The school combines academics with farming, environmental awareness and skill-based education.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
During a Maharashtra Legislative Council discussion on renaming King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital, Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha strongly criticised colonial-era legacy names and called King Edward a symbol of slavery. He said three alternative names have been proposed while ensuring the abbreviation remains KEM.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said the state will send four Forest Department officials to Australia to study advanced technologies and best practices for preventing forest fires. The initiative aims to strengthen Maharashtra's fire management strategy, improve forest protection and explore solutions for fire-related losses on private land.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
The Maharashtra government has assured uninterrupted commercial gas supply to Shiv Bhojan centres and said steps are being taken to restart units affected by supply disruptions. Chhagan Bhujbal informed the Legislative Council that 41 of 42 centres are functioning regularly and alternative arrangements have been made to ensure meal services continue.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Maharashtra has approved allocation of 4,200 acres in Ahilyanagar district to develop defence manufacturing, ammunition research and renewable energy facilities. The land will be leased to DRDO, MahaUrja and Nibe Ordnance for 49 years at fixed rent. Officials said the project is expected to create employment opportunities and transform the industrial landscape of the region system-wide.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Maharashtra Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai informed the Legislative Council that the government is working to expedite redevelopment of dilapidated pagdi buildings in Mumbai. The process has been delayed due to court challenges, with a stay granted by the Bombay High Court. The state has approached the Supreme Court, and a hearing is scheduled for July 20 system-wide legal process.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said the state will develop new tiger reserves and leopard safari projects across districts to reduce human-wildlife conflict after recent deaths in Vidarbha. The government is also using AI-based alerts, habitat development and compensation schemes.
By: Kalpesh Mhamunkar
Maharashtra government has outlined a long-term power strategy, with Mahavitaran signing PPAs for 43,870 MW and projected capacity reaching 78,591 MW by 2031-32. CM Devendra Fadnavis cited a 19.5% demand rise, lower procurement costs via long-term deals, coal quality concerns, and plans for supercritical power projects to ensure reliable supply.
