Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken bold steps to enhance governance in Maharashtra by instructing all state departments to accelerate the Government Process Re-engineering (GPR) initiative. This initiative is designed to make government services more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly. During a review meeting, he emphasized the importance of reassessing existing services and eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles that hinder timely delivery.
Fadnavis pointed out that so far, 1,222 services have been reviewed, with 723 citizen-centric services redesigned for better impact. He believes that a complete integration of services will further streamline processes, reducing the number of services and making governance seamless. The Chief Minister has set a firm deadline of August 14, 2026, for completing this simplification process, aiming to unveil these reforms on Independence Day.
- Focus on transparency — Fadnavis urged officials to ensure that the restructuring process is transparent and efficient.
- Revamping local governance — A renewed focus on local self-governments is essential for implementing these reforms effectively.
- Use of digital platforms — Departments are directed to leverage hyper-local digital platforms to inform citizens about welfare schemes.
Reflecting on past reforms, the Chief Minister noted that the introduction of ‘self-certification’ has already streamlined various processes, removing the need for unnecessary affidavits. This has not only saved time for citizens but also enhanced accountability. He instructed department heads to personally oversee the workflow and audit existing procedures to ensure that unnecessary steps are eliminated.
Furthermore, Fadnavis praised the Revenue Department for its exemplary work in simplifying public services, which accounts for a significant portion of the government's reform goals. The Chief Minister's directives aim to fundamentally change how citizens perceive government operations, with a clear focus on improving administrative efficiency and public service delivery.
