01 May,2025 10:44 PM IST | Latur | mid-day online correspondent
Guardian Minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale inaugurates the Chief Minister Relief Fund Cell at the Latur District Collectorate. PIC/Facebook
On the occasion of Maharashtra Day 2025, a Chief Minister Relief Fund Cell was inaugurated by Public Works Department Minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale at the Latur District Collectorate to facilitate faster disbursement of financial aid to patients for treatment in central Maharashtra, news agency PTI reported.
"This cell will eliminate the need for patients and their families to travel to Mumbai for updates or assistance," said Bhosale, who also serves as the district's guardian minister.
"Now, patients can access guidance, submit applications, and track progress locally," he added.
The cell, part of a state-wide initiative under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti government, was set up following a government resolution issued on February 22 under the directives of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Relief Fund Cells are being established in every district to simplify the aid process and reduce the burden on the families of patients, reported PTI.
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Meanwhile, Bhosale also attended a flag-hoisting ceremony at the District Sports Complex on the occasion of Maharashtra Day 2025. Speaking at the event, the minister said, "Latur is scaling new heights in various sectors, including industry. The Mahayuti government remains committed to the holistic development of this district."
He announced that a well-equipped district hospital would soon be established in Latur, which has been a long-standing demand of the public. Advanced cardiac and neurological treatment facilities have already been made operational at the Vilasrao Deshmukh Government Medical College and Hospital, and primary health centres in rural areas are being strengthened.
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He also highlighted the existing welfare measures, such as the Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojana, which has benefitted a large number of Scheduled Caste students in the district.
Bhosale said that agricultural development remains a priority for the Mahayuti government and highlighted the MGNREGA-backed fruit orchard plantations promoting horticulture, alongside irrigation projects and water conservation drives under the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan. "Desilting of dams, silt-use in fields, and the âAmrutdhara' water initiative are all progressing," said Bhosale, adding that an action plan of Rs 17.70 crore for rural and Rs 3.16 crore for urban areas had been approved to address potential water scarcity.
The minister also emphasised the district's emerging industrial profile. "Latur is witnessing a new chapter in industrial development and investment. Multiple agreements with industrial groups have been signed during District Investment Council meetings, creating local employment opportunities for the youth," he noted.
Efforts to develop Latur airport are being expedited to enhance regional connectivity.
Bhosale credited the 100-day action plan launched by CM Fadnavis for accelerating development projects and ensuring timely grievance redressal.
Paying tributes to the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Bhosale said, "We offer heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this cowardly act."
(With PTI inputs)
