Question : MAHARASHTRA AS SPECIAL CATEGORY STATE



(a) whether the Government proposes to declare Maharashtra as a special category State;

(b) if so,the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTRY OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI V.NARAYANASAMY)

(a):There is no proposal under consideration for declaring Maharashtra a special Category State.

(b) & (c): does not arise.