Maha CM Fadnavis approves filling up of 36,000 vacant govt-posts
What's the story
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis gave his approval today to fill 36,000 vacant posts in different departments of the state government. Of these, 11,005 posts will be filled in the rural development, 10,568 in health, 7,111 in the home department, 2,572 in agriculture, 1,047 in animal husbandry, 837 in public works department, 423 in water conservation, 90 in fisheries, and 1,664 in urban development.
Rural, Agricultural departments
Priority will be given to rural and agricultural department
Fadnavis had earlier announced a total of 72,000 vacant posts to be filled in two phases over the next two years. 36,000 vacancies will be filled in the first phase. Priority will be given to agriculture and rural development departments for the development of agriculture sector and also for improving the farmers' lives, according to the statement from Chief Minister's Office.
Aim
Aim to strengthen govt machinery in rural areas
According to the statement, the aim is to strengthen the government machinery in rural areas, hence the priority towards the rural and agricultural sector. The decision was taken to ensure that the government schemes for the welfare of farmers and strengthening of the agriculture sector are implemented expeditiously. The statement added that vacant posts were creating problems for its smooth implementation.