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| image        = Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis with PM Narendra Modi Cropped(2).jpg
| caption      = Fadnavis in 2022
| name         = Chief ministership of Devendra Fadnavis
| premier      = [[Devendra Fadnavis]]
| party        = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| premier_link = List of chief ministers of Maharashtra
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| term_start1  = 31 October 2014
| term_end1    = 12 November 2019
| predecessor1 = ''[[President's rule]]''
| successor1   = ''President's rule''
| seat1        = [[Nagpur South West Assembly constituency|Nagpur South West Assembly]]
| election1    = [[2014 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election|2014]]
| appointer1   = [[List of governors of Maharashtra|Governor]], [[C. Vidyasagar Rao]]
| cabinet1     = [[First Fadnavis ministry|First]]

| term_start2  = 23 November 2019
| term_end2    = 28 November 2019
| predecessor2 = ''President's rule''
| successor2   = ''[[Uddhav Thackeray]]''
| seat2        = [[Nagpur South West Assembly constituency|Nagpur South West]]
| election2    = [[2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election|2019]]
| appointer2   = [[List of governors of Maharashtra|Governor]], [[Bhagat Singh Koshyari]]
| cabinet2     = [[Second Fadnavis ministry|Second]]

| term_start3  = 5 December 2024
| term_end3    = 
| predecessor3 = ''[[Eknath Shinde]]''
| successor3   = 
| seat3        = [[Nagpur South West Assembly constituency|Nagpur South West]]
| election3    = [[2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election|2024]]
| appointer3   = [[List of governors of Maharashtra|Governor]], [[C. P. Radhakrishnan]]
| cabinet3     = [[Third Fadnavis ministry|Third]]
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The first chief ministership of [[Devendra Fadnavis]] commenced on 31 October 2014 and concluded on 12 November 2019, making him the 18th [[List of chief ministers of Maharashtra|chief minister of Maharashtra]]. Fadnavis was sworn in by the then [[List of governors of Maharashtra|governor]], [[C. Vidyasagar Rao]]. His second term started on 23 November 2019 to end on 28 November 2019, sworn in by the then governor, [[Bhagat Singh Koshyari]] with Ajit Pawar as his deputy. His second term ended after the [[2019 Maharashtra political crisis]]. A member of the [[Maha Yuti]] alliance, he served as [[Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra]] with [[Ajit Pawar]] under [[Eknath Shinde]] after the [[2022 Maharashtra political crisis]]. He is currently serving as the chief minister, sworn in by the then governor, [[C. P. Radhakrishnan]] on 5 December 2024 for a third term with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as his deputies.

==Government formations==
{{main|First Fadnavis ministry|Second Fadnavis ministry|Third Fadnavis ministry}}

==First term==
Fadnavis took over as the legislative party leader after winning a vote by the [[Bharatiya Janata Party |BJP]] MLAs in the presence of the party's central observers, Union Home minister [[Rajnath Singh]] and the party's National General Secretary [[Jagat Prakash Nadda]] after being elected to the position. As the leader of the largest party in Maharashtra state assembly, Fadnavis was appointed as the chief minister of Maharashtra on 31 October 2014. His government won a confidence motion by [[voice vote]] on 12 November 2014 allowing it to govern.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}

=== Flagship projects and initiatives ===
==== Mumbai Next ====
Fadnavis launched 'Mumbai Next' on 30 January 2015, which was termed a roadmap to convert the country's financial capital into a global financial and entertainment hub. On 6 February, the Fadnavis government held a high-profile conference under the project's umbrella, which was attended by Tata Sons Ltd chairman [[Cyrus Mistry]], [[Reliance Industries]] Ltd chairman [[Mukesh Ambani]], and other prominent business leaders.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gadgil|first1=Makarand|date=2 February 2015|title=Devendra Fadnavis unveils 'Mumbai Next' initiative to boost infrastructure|language=en|work=mint|url=https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/p7IWZXyIfCiUMupeU7TA0I/Devendra-Fadnavis-unveils-Mumbai-Next-initiative-to-boost.html|access-date=21 May 2021|archive-date=21 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521001934/https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/p7IWZXyIfCiUMupeU7TA0I/Devendra-Fadnavis-unveils-Mumbai-Next-initiative-to-boost.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Police digitisation project ====
[[File:Hon' CM Devendra Fadnavis launch (CCTNS) 15-9-2015 Maharashtra Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems.jpg|thumb|Chief Minister Fadnavis launch (CCTNS) 15-9-2015  Maharashtra Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems]]
On 15 September 2015, Fadnavis inaugurated the [[Maharashtra]] [[Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems]] (CCTNS) in Nagpur, advancing the state's ambition to digitise its police force. Fadnavis, who was also the state home minister, stated, "The CCTNS initiative would put all police stations in the state online and paperless."<ref>{{cite news|date=16 September 2015|title=CM Devendra Fadnavis launches police digitisation project|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Group]]|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/cm-devendra-fadnavis-launches-police-digitisation-project/|access-date=20 May 2021|archive-date=19 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519205116/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/cm-devendra-fadnavis-launches-police-digitisation-project/|url-status=live}}</ref> After the implementation of CCTNS, Maharashtra became the country's first state to establish India's first crime-criminal tracking network (CCTNS).<ref>{{cite news|date=19 August 2016|title=India's first crime-criminal tracking network system launched: All you should know about it|work=[[India Today]]|publisher=[[India Today]]|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/crime-criminal-tracking-network-system-336132-2016-08-19|access-date=20 May 2021|archive-date=19 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519212715/https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/crime-criminal-tracking-network-system-336132-2016-08-19|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Digital initiatives - launch of cyber labs and village digitisation ====
In 2016, under his chief ministership, Maharashtra launched several digital initiatives to mark 70th Independence Day.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sutar |first1=Kamlesh Damodar |title=Maharashtra CM launches digital initiatives on Independence Day |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/maharashtra-devendra-fadnavis-digital-india-335278-2016-08-15 |access-date=19 March 2022 |work=India Today |date=15 August 2016 |language=en |archive-date=5 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220205154535/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/maharashtra-devendra-fadnavis-digital-india-335278-2016-08-15 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Samruddhi Expressway ====
Under the chief ministership of Fadnavis, the Maharashtra Government proposed an initiative for Nagpur-Mumbai Super Communication Way.{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}} This infrastructure was initiated to be built as a part to boost economic development in the rural areas of Maharashtra. This Mahamarg is built to enable a safe and fast commute between Mumbai and Nagpur along with new towns planned at the intersections. The expressway will reduce the travel time to just 8 hours (present 16 hours).<ref>{{cite news |title=Maharashtra: Samruddhi Corridor gets top priority |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/maharashtra-government-devendra-fadnavis-samruddhi-corridor-gets-top-priority-5617950/ |access-date=14 March 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=9 March 2019 |language=en |archive-date=14 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314132345/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/maharashtra-government-devendra-fadnavis-samruddhi-corridor-gets-top-priority-5617950/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This expressway will be consisting of charging stations along its length for Electrical Vehicles (EV). The Samruddhi Mahamarg will open new job and employment doors in the coming years, which will bridge rural and urban gaps. The highway has now been renamed as "Hindu Hrudaysamarat [[Bal Thackeray|Balasaheb Thackeray]] Maharashtra Samruddhi Highway" by the government on 22 December 2019, and is now planned to complete the entire work of the project by September 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Project progress – Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg |url=https://www.mahasamruddhimahamarg.com/project-progress/# |website=mahasamruddhimahamarg.com |access-date=14 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

==== 1% Reservation for orphans in Government jobs ====
In 2018, Fadnavis announced a 1% Government Reservation in the open category for orphans education and government jobs in Maharashtra. Maharashtra is the foremost state to obtain such a policy.<ref>{{cite news |title=Maharashtra govt issues Government Resolution giving 1 percent quota to orphans in jobs, education |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/maharashtra-govt-issues-government-resolution-giving-1-percent-quota-to-orphans-in-jobs-education/ |access-date=24 March 2022 |work=Free Press Journal |date=29 May 2019 |language=en |archive-date=20 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820031835/https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/maharashtra-govt-issues-government-resolution-giving-1-percent-quota-to-orphans-in-jobs-education/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Fadnavis had initiated this policy after an orphan Amruta Karvande, was declined a job despite clearing Maharashtra State Public Service Commission (MPSC) exam. She then met Fadnavis and shared her resentment. The 1% open category reservation quota shall apply to those children who are granted certificates of being orphans by the Juvenile Homes and the Women and Child Development department. The GR policy states that the Maharashtra Government will create a separate category within the general category which means it will not have to increase its caste reservation quota.<ref>{{cite news |title=Orphans in Maharashtra to get 1% reservation in government jobs, education |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/orphans-in-maharashtra-to-get-1-reservation-in-government-jobs-education-2541473.html |access-date=24 March 2022 |work=Money Control |date=3 April 2018 |language=en |archive-date=24 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324105943/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/orphans-in-maharashtra-to-get-1-reservation-in-government-jobs-education-2541473.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

====CM Fellowship scheme====
Fadnavis, under his chief ministership, had launched The [[Chief Minister Fellowship]] program in 2015. CM Fellowship is an 11-month long fellowship program run by the CM's office, the [[Government of Maharashtra]]. This program was launched with the aim of providing administrative experience to the youth. This initiative offers graduates and postgraduates an 11-month stint with the Maharashtra government and carries with its stipend and other perks.<ref>{{cite news |title=प्रशासनाचा अनुभव घेण्याची तरुणांना संधी, मुख्यमंत्री फेलोशिप योजनेची घोषणा |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/news/maharashtra/chief-minister-fellowship-announced-by-cm-234172#|access-date=31 March 2022 |work=Marathi ABP Live |date=8 June 2016 |language=mr}}</ref> The eligibility criteria to apply for the Chief Minister Fellowship Program is the age between 21 and 26 years, graduation with first-class, one-year work experience, and knowledge of Marathi. This CM Fellowship Program offers an opportunity to work with Government.

====Agricultural pond====
[[Government of Maharashtra|Maharashtra Government]] launched the 'Magel Tyala Shettale' scheme in 2016 to overcome the drought and sustainable [[Agriculture in India|agriculture]] in the state. Under this 'Magel Tyala Shettale', 108.33 per cent of the target was achieved. Fadnavis had been touring drought-prone areas in Maharashtra, meanwhile, farmers in the state had demanded to make few farms available for sustainability in agricultural production and increasing availability of irrigation through watersheds and water conservation of drylands in the state<ref>{{cite news |title=मागेल त्याला शेततळे' १०८ टक्के उद्दीष्ट पूर्ण |url=https://www.lokmat.com/gondia/farmer-will-ask-him-complete-108-percent-target/ |access-date=13 April 2022 |work=Lokmat |date=10 March 2019 |language=mr |archive-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413102602/https://www.lokmat.com/gondia/farmer-will-ask-him-complete-108-percent-target/ |url-status=live }}</ref> These farms have benefited the farmers during the intermittent rainy seasons.<ref>{{cite news |title=मागेल त्याला शेततळे' १०८ टक्के उद्दीष्ट पूर्ण |url=https://www.agrowon.com/mukhya-batamya/agriculture-news-marathi-grant-increase-farm-pond-scheme-mumbai-maharashtra-20571|access-date=13 April 2022 |work=Agrowon |date=22 June 2019 |language=mr}}</ref>

====Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Krishi Sanman scheme====
During the Fadnavis-led Government in 2017, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Krushi Sanman Yojana was announced by Fadnavis, where a Rs 34,022 Crore loan waiver provided relief to 89 Lakh farmers across the state of Maharashtra. This scheme also benefited crop and medium-term borrowers.<ref>{{cite news |title=24 June 2017 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Krishi Sanman Yojna for farmers.pdf |url=https://www.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/CM%20News/English/2017/June/24%20June%202017%20Chhatrapati%20Shivaji%20Maharaj%20Krishi%20Sanman%20Yojna%20for%20farmers.pdf |access-date=29 April 2022 |work=maharashtra.gov.in |date=24 June 2017 |language=mr |archive-date=23 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423044134/https://www.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/CM%20News/English/2017/June/24%20June%202017%20Chhatrapati%20Shivaji%20Maharaj%20Krishi%20Sanman%20Yojna%20for%20farmers.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=काय आहे छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज कृषी सन्मान योजना ? |url=https://lokmat.news18.com/special-story/what-is-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-agriculture-sanman-yojana-263561.html |access-date=29 April 2022 |work=lokmat.news18 |date=24 June 2017 |language=mr |archive-date=19 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819102527/https://lokmat.news18.com/special-story/what-is-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-agriculture-sanman-yojana-263561.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

====Marathwada water grid project====
In 2019, the Fadnavis-led Governance initiated a scheme to set up a water grid project in Marathwada to address the drought situation. The cost of the scheme was proposed at Rs 4,293 Crore. Fadnavis initiated this water grid project and lifted water from Konkan to the Godavari basin to make droughts in Marathwada "A history".<ref>{{cite news |title=Marathwada Drought will be History After Water Grid Project, Says Devendra Fadnavis |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/marathwada-drought-will-be-history-after-water-grid-project-says-devendra-fadnavis-2286287.html |access-date=7 May 2022 |work=News18 |date=27 August 2019 |language=en |archive-date=27 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127144259/https://www.news18.com/news/india/marathwada-drought-will-be-history-after-water-grid-project-says-devendra-fadnavis-2286287.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The water grid and other new schemes were introduced to make [[Marathwada]] shed the tag of being a drought-prone region. The project included a plan for water grid from Israeli partners.<ref>{{cite news |title=Israel chalking out master plan for water grid project in Marathwada |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/israel-chalking-out-master-plan-for-water-grid-project-in-marathwada-1092433.html |access-date=7 May 2022 |work=Deccanherald |date=18 March 2022 |archive-date=7 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220507100511/https://www.deccanherald.com/national/israel-chalking-out-master-plan-for-water-grid-project-in-marathwada-1092433.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Automated weather stations ====
In 2016, Fadnavis during his ministership initiated to launch of automated weather stations (AWS) to prevent huge losses and provide accurate weather stations for farmers in Maharashtra as early and untimely rains and hailstorms cause enormous losses to farmers. The AWS helps measure the accuracy of rain pattern, humidity & expected rainfall along with information on the best crop for farmers. Close to 2,065 such stations were planned to come up in the state on PPP (public-private partnership) models. Maharashtra State Government had collaborated with a private weather forecasting organisation under which a network of AWS was planned to launch. Initially, around 12×12&nbsp;km area of each taluka was said to have one AWS each. With the capability to record important farming parameters the AWS was said to be a significant role in the life of the farmers in Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite news |title=राज्यात स्वयंचलित हवामान केंद्र |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/maharashtra/mumbai-news/meterological-center/articleshow/52015595.cms |access-date=25 May 2022 |work=Maharashtra Times |date=28 April 2016 |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=स्वयंचलित हवामान केंद्र उभारणार |url=https://www.lokmat.com/maharashtra/automatic-weather-stations-will-be-set/ |access-date=25 May 2022 |work=Lokmat |date=28 April 2016 |language=mr |archive-date=8 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408030928/https://www.lokmat.com/maharashtra/automatic-weather-stations-will-be-set/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates Maharashtra's first automatic weather station in Nagpur's Dongargaon |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/devendra-fadnavis-inaugurates-maharashtras-first-automatic-weather-station-in-nagpurs-dongargaon-3415350.html |access-date=25 May 2022 |work=First Post |date=30 April 2017 |language=en |archive-date=25 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525124815/https://www.firstpost.com/india/devendra-fadnavis-inaugurates-maharashtras-first-automatic-weather-station-in-nagpurs-dongargaon-3415350.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==== Allotment of homes to Bombay Dyeing and Srinivas mill workers ====
251 workers of Bombay Dyeing and Srinivas mills were given the keys to their allotted houses on 7 July 2023 marking the second phase of home allotment to them by Maharashtra's chief minister Eknathji Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis at Sahyadri Guest House, [[Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority]] (MHADA).
Out of 13,760 mill workers included in the lottery, 10,247 have received their homes so far.<ref>{{cite news|date=28 July 2023|title=Maharashtra govt plans to provide land to mill workers in Thane to build houses|work=indianexpress|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/maharashtra-govt-land-to-mill-workers-thane-build-houses-8865561/|access-date=19 August 2023|archive-date=19 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819142111/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/maharashtra-govt-land-to-mill-workers-thane-build-houses-8865561/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Maharashtra government has also formed a committee under the leadership of MLA [[Sunil Rane]] and MLA Kalidas Kolambakar. The committee aims to clear the issue of housing eligibility for 4,000 mill workers in the near future. 43,000 hectares of land have been identified at five locations in the [[Thane district]] to provide more homes to the mill workers.<ref>{{cite news|date=8 July 2023|title=Mumbai: Mill Workers' Homes To Come In Thane, CM Eknath Shinde Promises|work=freepressjournal|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-mill-workers-homes-to-come-in-thane-cm-eknath-shinde-promises|access-date=19 August 2023|archive-date=19 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819140705/https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-mill-workers-homes-to-come-in-thane-cm-eknath-shinde-promises|url-status=live}}</ref>

During his tenure as the chief minister of Maharashtra, Fadnavis had exclaimed that every mill worker from Mumbai would get a home. This promise is being fulfilled steadily, as evidenced by the workers getting the keys to their houses.<ref>{{cite news|date=10 May 2016|title=Every mill worker from Mumbai will get a home, says Fadnavis|work=hindustantimes|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/every-mill-worker-from-mumbai-will-get-a-home-says-fadnavis/story-k37EGp25d5EaJmyDGtr5WI.html|access-date=19 August 2023|archive-date=19 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819140705/https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/every-mill-worker-from-mumbai-will-get-a-home-says-fadnavis/story-k37EGp25d5EaJmyDGtr5WI.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

====Maratha Reservation Act ====

The Maratha Reservation Act is a legislative effort to grant reservations in government jobs and educational institutions to the [[Maratha (caste)|Maratha community]]. This initiative evolved through various socio-political movements and legal deliberations over the years.

=====1997: Early agitations=====
The demand for the Maratha reservation gained significant momentum in 1997, with major agitations organised by the Maratha Mahasangh and the Maratha Seva Sangh. These movements highlighted the Marathas' socio-economic status, stating that they were primarily [[Kunbis]], historically associated with agrarian communities rather than belonging to upper castes.<ref>{{cite news|date=1 May 2021|title=Maratha reservation: A timeline of events|work=thehindu.com|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/maratha-reservation-a-timeline-of-events/article34487593.ece|access-date=19 March 2024|archive-date=24 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424191655/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/maratha-reservation-a-timeline-of-events/article34487593.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>

2008-09: Political support
Former chief ministers such as [[Sharad Pawar]] and [[Vilasrao Deshmukh]] extended support to the reservation demand, lending political weight to the cause.

====2009-14: Initial proposal and legal challenge====
Various political parties and organisations supported the demand for the Maratha reservation. [[Indian National Congress|The Congress]]-[[Nationalist Congress Party]] Democratic Front government, led by [[Prithviraj Chavan]], approved a proposal to reserve 16% of government jobs and educational seats for Marathas and 5% for [[Muslims]].<ref>{{cite news|date= 25 June 2014 |title=Maharashtra government announces 16 per cent reservation for Marathas, 5 per cent for Muslims| work=indiatoday.in|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/maharashtra-government-announces-reservation-to-marathas-muslims-198255-2014-06-25 |access-date=19 March 2024}}</ref>

The [[Bombay High Court]] stayed the reservation decision on 14 November, leading to the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] - [[Shiv Sena]] government's appeal to the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]]. The Supreme Court refused to vacate the Bombay High Court's interim order in December, after which the government had to provide additional information in support of reservations.

Fadnavis laid the foundations of the Backward Class Commission in 2015, as directed by the High Court to confirm the fact that the Marathas constitute a backward community. He even assured them that quotas would be implemented as soon as the commission submitted its report.
<ref>{{cite news|date=4 August 2018|title=The isolation of Devendra Fadnavis|work=indiatoday.in|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/states/story/20180813-the-isolation-of-devendra-fadnavis-1303349-2018-08-04|access-date=19 March 2024|archive-date=20 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320043828/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/states/story/20180813-the-isolation-of-devendra-fadnavis-1303349-2018-08-04|url-status=live}}</ref>

====2018: Legislative action====
The Maratha Reservation Act was framed by the BJP - Shiv Sena MahaYuti coalition government, led by the then CM Devendra Fadnavis, in 2018.

This legislation aimed to provide reservations in government jobs and educational institutions for Maratha candidates, similar to the provisions for the OBC (Other Backward Classes) community. The [[Maharashtra Legislature|Maharashtra legislature]] passed a bill in November proposing a 16% reservation in education and government jobs for the Maratha community, recognising them as socially and educationally backward.

====2021: The Supreme Court's decision====
The Bombay High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Maratha reservation but recommended reducing it to 12-13%, prompting appeals to the Supreme Court.

====2023: Deciding the course of action====
The act was overturned on 5 May 2023, by the Supreme Court due to perceived legal inadequacies.

Under the leadership of then chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, the 'MahaYuti' government implemented a range of welfare initiatives for the Maratha community. A meeting was concluded on 4 September 2023, at Sahyadri Guest House, [[Mumbai]] by the [[Maharashtra]] Cabinet sub-committee to discuss the course of action regarding the topic of the Maratha Reservation. The committee was formed under the chairmanship of retired judges to conduct legal and administrative scrutiny of cases related to providing certificates of Kunbi caste to the Maratha community in Maharashtra, on 6 September 2023.<ref>{{cite news|date=30 October 2023|title=Kunbi tag for Marathas: 5-member committee gets two-month extension till Dec 24|work=indiatoday.in|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/kunbi-tag-marathas-5-member-committee-two-month-extension-dec-24-9002585/|access-date=19 March 2024|archive-date=20 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320043828/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/kunbi-tag-marathas-5-member-committee-two-month-extension-dec-24-9002585/|url-status=live}}</ref>

====2024: Implementation of the Maratha Reservation Act====
The [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation|BMC]] administration conducted a historical survey of 2,65,000 households in Mumbai on 23 January 2024, in order to establish the social backwardness of the Maratha community for reservation, as per the directives of the Supreme Court.<ref>{{cite news|date=25 January 2024|title=Amidst glitches, BMC visits 2.65L homes for Maratha data|work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/amidst-glitches-bmc-conducts-survey-of-265-lakh-households-for-maratha-data/articleshow/107128597.cms|access-date=19 March 2024|archive-date=20 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320043828/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/amidst-glitches-bmc-conducts-survey-of-265-lakh-households-for-maratha-data/articleshow/107128597.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 27 January 2024, the [[Government of Maharashtra|Maharashtra government]] issued a notification that said that all the 'sage soyare' (blood relatives) of the Kunbis, belonging to the Maratha community, shall be given the Kunbi caste certificates upon verification.<ref>{{cite news|date=27 January 2024|title=Maharashtra Govt. issues notification to recognise as Kunbis kin of Marathas whose Kunbi caste records found|work=thehindu.com|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/maharashtra-govt-issues-notification-to-recognise-as-kunbis-kin-of-marathas-whose-kunbi-caste-records-found/article67782485.ece|access-date=19 March 2024|archive-date=20 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320043828/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/maharashtra-govt-issues-notification-to-recognise-as-kunbis-kin-of-marathas-whose-kunbi-caste-records-found/article67782485.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
The Maharashtra Assembly unanimously passed a bill on 20 February 2024, providing 10% reservation for the Maratha community in education and government jobs.<ref>{{cite news|date=20 February 2024|title=Maratha Reservation: Maharashtra unanimously passes Bill for 10% quota for Marathas|work=economictimes.indiatimes.com|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/maharashtra-government-approves-bill-to-extend-10-per-cent-reservation-to-marathas/articleshow/107841750.cms|access-date=19 March 2024|archive-date=18 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240318153849/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/maharashtra-government-approves-bill-to-extend-10-per-cent-reservation-to-marathas/articleshow/107841750.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Maratha Reservation and State Backward Classes Commission submitted a report affirming the community's social and educational backwardness under Article 342C as well as Article 366(26C) of the Constitution.<ref>{{cite news|date=20 February 2024|title=Maratha reservation bill for 10% quota cleared by Maharashtra Assembly|work=indiatoday.in|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/maharashtra-assembly-clears-maratha-reservation-bill-community-to-get-10-quota-in-education-jobs-2504615-2024-02-20|access-date=19 March 2024|archive-date=20 March 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320043827/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/maharashtra-assembly-clears-maratha-reservation-bill-community-to-get-10-quota-in-education-jobs-2504615-2024-02-20|url-status=live}}</ref>

From 26 February 2024, the reservation laws were amended, and 10% reservation for Marathas was implemented in education and employment.
An advertisement was published on 1 March 2024, announcing the recruitment of 17,000 police personnel, incorporating 10% Maratha reservation for the first time.<ref>{{cite news|date= 2 March 2024 |title=Maratha quota in teacher & cop jobs, revised NPS soon| work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maratha-quota-in-teacher-cop-jobs/articleshow/108151650.cms |access-date=19 March 2024}}</ref>

====Mumbai Coastal Road Project====
The Mumbai Coastal Road Project is a significant infrastructure initiative to improve connectivity and alleviate congestion along Mumbai's coastline. Despite being envisioned in 1967, it wasn't implemented on the ground until the BJP came to power in 2014 in Maharashtra. Under the leadership of Devendra Fadnavis as the chief minister, the coastal road project gained momentum and its phased planning and execution started with full force.<ref>{{cite news|date=12 March 2024|title=Political slugfest mars Mumbai Coastal Road inauguration as Fadnavis takes pot shots at Sena UBT|work=indianexpress.com|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-coastal-road-inauguration-fadnavis-sena-ubt-9208470/|access-date=2 April 2024|archive-date=2 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402145019/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-coastal-road-inauguration-fadnavis-sena-ubt-9208470/|url-status=live}}</ref>

'''8 May 2014'''
The then Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the commencement of Mumbai's Coastal Road from [[Nariman Point]] to Kandivali and the Mumbai Trans Harbor Link project from Sewri to Nhava Sheva.

'''6 June 2015'''
Under Fadnavis' leadership, the Maharashtra state government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Dutch government to leverage the globally recognised expertise of the Netherlands in environmentally friendly land reclamation and marine infrastructure for the Coastal Road project.<ref>{{cite news|date=7 June 2015|title=Dutch expertise for Mumbai's coastal road project|work=thehindu.com|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/dutch-expertise-for-mumbais-coastal-road-project/article7290310.ece|access-date=2 April 2024|archive-date=2 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402145020/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/dutch-expertise-for-mumbais-coastal-road-project/article7290310.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>

'''8 June 2015'''
Efforts led by Devendra Fadnavis resulted in immediate approval from the Central Ministry of Environment and Forests for the project. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation appointed STUP Consultants Pvt. Ltd. and Ernst & Young for feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments.

'''30 September 2016'''
The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) granted final approval for the Coastal Road project in a meeting.

'''11 May 2017'''
The Coastal Road project received its ultimate approval from the Central Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. Devendra Fadnavis acknowledged the support of Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] and Union Minister Anil Dave in securing this approval.

'''17 December 2019'''
The Supreme Court lifted the stay on the Coastal Road project based on documents and reports submitted by the state government, allowing the project to commence.

'''19 September 2022'''
Devendra Fadnavis, after returning to power, initiated meetings to resolve pending issues regarding the completion of the Coastal Road. He acknowledged the support received from the Koli community. Fadnavis, along with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, announced the completion of 62% of the work on the Coastal Road from Princess Street to Worli, Bhuyari Marg, and the underground tunnel.<ref>{{cite news|date=20 September 2022|title=Mumbai coastal road to be completed by 2023-end: cm|work=uniindia.com|url=https://www.uniindia.com/news/west/mumbai-coastal-road-to-be-completed-by-2023-end-cm/2825723.html|access-date=2 April 2024|archive-date=2 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402145020/https://www.uniindia.com/news/west/mumbai-coastal-road-to-be-completed-by-2023-end-cm/2825723.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

'''11 March 2024'''
On Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Balidan Din, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar jointly inaugurated the Dharamveer Swaraj Rakshak Chhatrapati Shambaji Mumbai Coastal Road.<ref>{{cite news|date=11 March 2024|title=Mumbai coastal road inaugurated today: All you need to know|work=indianexpress.com|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-coastal-road-all-you-need-to-know-9207313/|access-date=2 April 2024|archive-date=2 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402145022/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mumbai-coastal-road-all-you-need-to-know-9207313/|url-status=live}}</ref>

'''Phase 1'''
The first phase stretches over 10.58 kilometres from Princess Street Flyover to the Bandra Worli Sea Link. Its construction commenced on 16 December 2018, with the foundation stone laying at Amarsons Garden in Cumbala Hill. AECOM Technology Corporation served as the appointed consultant for the project.<ref>{{cite news|date=17 December 2018|title=Work begins on Mumbai's coastal road, Shiv Sena chief lays foundation stone|work=hindustantimes.com|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/work-begins-on-mumbai-s-coastal-road-shiv-sena-chief-lays-foundation-stone/story-5GXDpIcVhMpnHgxmNcbnlJ.html|access-date=2 April 2024|archive-date=24 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224215101/https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/work-begins-on-mumbai-s-coastal-road-shiv-sena-chief-lays-foundation-stone/story-5GXDpIcVhMpnHgxmNcbnlJ.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
For this phase, 111 hectares of land were acquired, facilitating the construction of two carriageways with 4 lanes each. For protection against natural elements, two sea walls, measuring 7.47 kilometres in length and 8.5 meters in height, were erected, fortified with 2 to 8-tonne boulders for revetment. Additionally, 16 floodgates were strategically installed along the route. The phase also included the construction of ten bus stations and four parking lots to enhance commuter convenience.<ref>{{cite news|date=9 January 2024|title=Mumbai Coastal Road Project: All you need to know about the toll-free road|work=business-standard.com|url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/mumbai-coastal-road-project-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-toll-free-road-124010900723_1.html|access-date=2 April 2024|archive-date=2 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402145020/https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/mumbai-coastal-road-project-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-toll-free-road-124010900723_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

To address congestion at Queens Necklace and Girgaon Chowpatty, two bore tunnels totalling 2.07 kilometres were constructed, connecting Girgaon Chowpatty and Priyadarshini Park. These tunnels, situated at a depth of 14 to 72 meters below ground level, utilised the immersed tube method, for the first time in India.

'''Phase 2'''
The second phase of the Mumbai Coastal Road spans from Versova to Dahisar, with an estimated cost of around 18,000 crore rupees. Overseen by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation, this phase underwent a competitive bidding process, with four contractors selected to execute the project.<ref>{{cite news|date=22 December 2023|title=Mumbai Coastal Road Project: BMC Finalises 4 Contractors For Phase 2; Work Likely To Being Early Next Year|work=freepressjournal.in|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-coastal-road-project-bmc-finalises-4-contractors-for-phase-2-work-likely-to-being-early-next-year|access-date=2 April 2024|archive-date=2 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402145020/https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-coastal-road-project-bmc-finalises-4-contractors-for-phase-2-work-likely-to-being-early-next-year|url-status=live}}</ref>

Segmented into six sections, various companies, including Apco Infra-Tech Pvt. Ltd., J. Kumar, NCCL, Megha Engineering Pvt. Ltd., and Larsen & Toubro have been entrusted with different segments.
Encompassing a length of 20.96 kilometres, Phase 2 extends from Malad to Kandivali, featuring an underground tunnel. The segments include:
* Segment A: Versova to Bangur Nagar (4.5&nbsp;km)
* Segment B: Bangur Nagar to Mindspace, Malad (1.66&nbsp;km)
* Segments C and D: Mindspace, Malad to Charkop (each 3.66&nbsp;km)
* Segment E: Charkop to Gorai (3.78&nbsp;km)
* Segment F: Gorai to Dahisar (3.69&nbsp;km)
The phase is set to commence before the monsoon and aims for completion within four years.<ref>{{cite news|date=16 February 2024|title=Mumbai Coastal Road project: Here's all you need to know|work=mid-day.com|url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-coastal-road-project-heres-all-you-need-to-know-23335470|access-date=2 April 2024|archive-date=2 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402145020/https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-coastal-road-project-heres-all-you-need-to-know-23335470|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Second term==
On 23 November 2019, Fadnavis formed a government with the help of [[Ajit Pawar]] of [[Nationalist Congress Party|NCP]]; however, this government only lasted for a few days.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jadhav |first1=Radheshyam |title=Maharashtra CM Fadnavis resigns |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/maharashtra-government-formation-devendra-fadnavis-resigns/article30086762.ece |access-date=30 November 2019 |work=@businessline |date=26 November 2019 |language=en |archive-date=29 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129062939/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/maharashtra-government-formation-devendra-fadnavis-resigns/article30086762.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> During this short period, Fadnavis chaired a [[climate resilience]] meeting with representatives of the [[World Bank]], restarted the Chief Minister's refund cell, and sanctioned {{INR}}5380 [[crore]]s in aid for farmers.<ref>{{cite news |title=New CM Devendra Fadnavis clears Rs 5,000 crore aid for farmers, reopens relief fund |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/new-cm-clears-rs-5000cr-aid-for-farmers-reopens-relief-fund/articleshow/72231329.cms |access-date=30 November 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=26 November 2019 |language=en |archive-date=29 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129044809/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/new-cm-clears-rs-5000cr-aid-for-farmers-reopens-relief-fund/articleshow/72231329.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Third term==
Fadnavis was sworn in as the chief minister for the third term with his party BJP winning 132 seats alone. Later, he won the voice vote in the assembly.

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