1.5 crore people benefited from 'Government at Your Doorstep' programme in Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during a meeting in Mumbai. Pic/Eknath Shinde/X

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Wednesday said 1.5 crore people have benefited from his government's flagship programme 'Shasan Aplya Dari', aimed at taking the government schemes to the doorstep of common people.

The 'Government at Your Doorstep' initiative was launched by the state government in May this year.

Speaking at the virtual launch of 'Namo 11-point programme' in Mumbai suburban district, CM Shinde stressed the need to ensure that the government's welfare schemes reach all sections of the society.

He said the government is working to implement the welfare policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ensure that they reach each and every section of the society.

"We are taking several welfare initiatives. The 'Government at Your Doorstep' initiative has benefitted 1.5 crore people," he said.

The chief minister also said that the 'Namo 11-point programme' gives justice to all sections of the society, he said, adding that the initiative launched in Mumbai suburbs should be replicated in the entire state.

The Namo 11-point programme is aimed at providing benefits to labourers, backward classes, women and youth.

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CM Shinde calls for united efforts to curb pollution in Maharashtra

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Wednesday said his government is making all efforts to curb rising pollution in Maharashtra and appealed for united efforts to make it happen.

Speaking at a function after administering the pledge of 'pollution-free Diwali' to schoolchildren at Mantralaya, the state secretariat in Mumbai, Shinde said rising pollution levels have become a cause for global concern.

"The state government has focused on planting trees. Environment awareness campaigns are being conducted through Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and subsidies are being given for bamboo plantation," he said.

Shinde said if children can make up their minds to celebrate a pollution-free Diwali, their parents will follow the same path.

The CM's appeal comes at a time when Mumbai is witnessing rising air pollution levels.

To control air pollution in Mumbai, the civic body has served notices to more than 100 contractors and real estate firms engaged in executing private and government projects, asking them to adhere to dust mitigation norms or face action.

The Bombay High Court has also limited fireworks between 7 pm and 10 pm for Mumbai residents during the festival of lights. (With inputs from PTI)