Maharashtra Government Tables ₹11,995.33 Crore Supplementary Demands in Assembly

Mumbai, February 24: The Maharashtra government on Tuesday presented supplementary demands amounting to ₹11,995.33 crore in the state legislative assembly, with a significant allocation directed towards energy, labour, industries, and mining sectors.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the finance portfolio, tabled the supplementary budgetary demands on the second day of the ongoing Budget session. The state’s annual Budget for 2026-27 is scheduled to be presented on March 6.

What the Supplementary Demand Covers​

A supplementary demand refers to an additional budgetary grant sought by the government during a financial year. It is presented over and above the approved annual budget to address unforeseen, additional, or new expenditure requirements that arise during the course of the year.

Revenue and Capital Expenditure Break-Up​

Out of the total ₹11,995.33 crore proposed:

• ₹5,748.10 crore is allocated under the revenue account.
• ₹6,003.79 crore is earmarked for capital account expenditure.

Sector-Wise Allocation Details​

Energy, Labour, Industries and Mining​

The largest share of the supplementary demands, ₹4,066 crore, has been proposed for the energy, labour, industries, and mining sectors.

• ₹3,262 crore has been specifically earmarked for the power sector.
• ₹803 crore is allocated for village and small industries.

Collectively, the industries, energy, labour, and mining departments have sought ₹5,840 crore under the supplementary demands.

Rural Development and Public Works​

The rural development department has sought ₹71.03 crore, with ₹71.02 crore designated for public works.

Food and Civil Supplies​

The Food and Civil Supplies Department has proposed an allocation of ₹55.52 crore under the supplementary demands.

Planning and Infrastructure​

The state planning department has sought ₹80 crore, while ₹1,431 crore has been earmarked for water supply and sanitation projects.

Social Welfare and Other Departments​

• ₹23.64 crore has been demanded for the OBC welfare department.
• ₹132 crore has been allocated for the revenue and forest department.
• The medical education and drugs department has sought ₹31.43 crore.

The supplementary demands reflect the state government’s effort to meet additional expenditure requirements across infrastructure, energy, rural development, and social welfare sectors ahead of the presentation of the full Budget for 2026-27.