Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurates Mukhyamantri Samruddha Panchayat Raj Abhiyan 2.0 in Nashik with Focus on Water Conservation

Key facts

• Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the second phase of the Mukhyamantri Samruddha Panchayat Raj Abhiyan 2.0 in Nashik, calling for collective efforts toward sustainable rural development with focus on water conservation and drought prevention.
• The first phase saw participation of 5,644 gram panchayats, issuance of 69.13 lakh Ayushman cards, and completion of 2,706 kilometres of roads, along with progress in housing, sanitation and water-recharge projects.
• Nashik, Pune and Sangli topped the Zilla Parishad category, while Adachiwadi village in Pune district secured first place among Gram Panchayats for performance in 2025-26.
• Fadnavis stressed desilting village ponds, repairing check dams and promoting rainwater harvesting, with drinking water as top priority, and assured state funding for water conservation projects and support for fodder availability and weather-affected farmers.