Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis advocated a new approach to governance, likening it to a “startup” to achieve Zero Bureaucracy. At the Civil Service Day 2026 awards ceremony, he stressed the importance of a transparent and citizen-centric administration for Maharashtra’s development. The event, part of the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Administrative Dynamism (Pragati) Campaign and Competition 2025–26’, recognized officials for innovative administrative practices.
CM Fadnavis clarified that “Zero Bureaucracy” does not mean fewer officials but rather streamlining processes to enhance simplicity and predictability. He emphasized providing services based on eligibility, not personal preferences, by minimizing human intervention and simplifying procedures for direct service delivery to eligible citizens. The government has already achieved 85% of its targets for administrative efficiency through 100-day and 150-day action plans.
Outlining a roadmap for Maharashtra’s future under the Viksit Maharashtra mission, the Chief Minister set strategic milestones for 2029, 2035, and 2047. He highlighted the state’s current global economic ranking of 30th and its potential for further growth on the international stage. To enhance service delivery, the government has identified 20 key services for immediate optimization through the upcoming ‘Aaple Sarkar 2.0’ platform.
Chief Secretary Rajesh Agrawal reiterated the government’s focus on “speed and sensitivity” in its operations. He emphasized the importance of repealing outdated laws, introducing modern legislation, decentralizing power for efficient local service delivery, and balancing infrastructure development with civil service reforms. Agrawal commended the inclusive nature of the ‘Pragati’ campaign, promoting innovation across all administrative ranks.
