The Mahayuti government took a big decision.
After the elections, the Mahayuti government of Maharashtra announced that it would provide an immediate fund of Rs 10 million to the Waqf Board. GR applicable. A total provision of Rs 20.00 crore has been made in the financial year 2024-25 to strengthen the Maharashtra State Waqf Board.
The Maharashtra government had decided to allocate Rs 10 crore to the Waqf Board for the welfare of minorities in the financial year 24-25. In June, before the elections, the Minority Welfare Department had donated Rs 2 million to the Waqf Board in Sambhajinagar. At the same time, the remaining amount was promised to be released later. It was said that there will be a discussion about whether or not this amount will be delivered.
Now the Maharashtra government has announced immediate allocation of Rs 10 crore to the State Waqf Board. The Department of Minorities has issued a Government Resolution in this regard. If you see, during the election campaign, the BJP had expressed concerns over the management of Waqf lands in the Mahayuti government.
However, following the election results, the Mahayuti government approved funds to improve the functioning and infrastructure of the Waqf Board. The Maharashtra government had decided to allocate Rs 10 crore to the Waqf Board for the welfare of minorities in the financial year 24-25.
