The Maharashtra government has officially decided that notifications for disciplinary measures against government employees or officers can now be sent through email and WhatsApp, alongside the conventional registered post method. This initiative, conveyed via a circular from the General Administration Department (GAD), seeks to improve administrative communication and accelerate processes concerning misconduct or indiscipline among government employees. The circular indicates that in cases of official misconduct, appropriate notices and documents can be transmitted via these digital platforms.
Although WhatsApp and email are now allowed for sending such notifications, the government has not abandoned the traditional method of delivering notices through registered post. This dual-mode delivery system aims to guarantee dependable communication with the intended receivers.
The choice demonstrates the administration's dedication to reforming governance and corresponds with its wider developmental vision under the "Developed Maharashtra - 2047" program, which is integral to India's larger aspiration of achieving developed nation status by 2047. By integrating digital communication techniques, the Maharashtra government seeks to enhance internal operations while also staying aligned with technological progress in administrative methods.
Initiated by the Maharashtra government, a 150-day initiative from May 6 to October 2, 2025, seeks to develop a Vision Document for the state's development, in harmony with national goals for a $5 trillion economy. The initiative establishes precise goals within multiple sectors, such as infrastructure, agriculture, industry, education, health, and urban development. To support this, the government designated sectoral teams, coordinators, and external specialists throughout 16 departments, as well as carried out statewide surveys to collect feedback from citizens.
The Vision Document, anticipated to be completed by October 2, 2025, will detail developmental objectives for the immediate, intermediate, and distant future, reaching up to 2047—the hundredth anniversary of India's freedom. Additionally, the Planning Department, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has asked every department to create a report named 'Developed Maharashtra 2047', reflecting the Union Government’s Viksit Bharat 2047 effort.
The process consists of three stages. The initial stage centers on a long-term outlook for Maharashtra's development by 2047. The second phase will focus on midterm objectives for 2035, aligning with the state's 75th anniversary. The last stage entails creating a short-term strategy for October 2029, coinciding with the end of the current administration's five-year term.
