The Maharashtra Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has given the green light to establish a dedicated Electronics, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Department. This move involves creating a new Information Technology cadre with permanent positions across the Ministry, Commissioner’s office, and all districts. The existing IT desk under the General Administration Department will be restructured to form this independent department.
The Directorate of Information Technology will undergo a transformation into the Commissionerate of Electronics, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. A total of 77 posts will be allocated for this Commissionerate. Furthermore, a separate IT cadre comprising 427 posts will be set up to manage IT operations within the Ministry, administrative departments, and District Collector offices.
To handle IT-related functions, 389 technical cadre positions will be outsourced for project management and operational project monitoring. The Maharashtra e-Mission Team (MEMT) will oversee the recruitment process. An internship program for 200 engineering graduates will also be initiated to ensure a skilled workforce supply.
The establishment of this new department aims to enhance governance, promote technological integration, facilitate strategic policy-making, improve digital infrastructure, and create cross-sector impact. It will expand online government services, enhance administrative efficiency through e-governance, and leverage research, technology, and innovation for addressing developmental needs and administrative challenges.
The state government emphasizes that the new department and IT cadre will harmonize traditional knowledge with modern technology to make administration more accessible, transparent, and citizen-centric in areas such as sustainable agriculture, healthcare, renewable energy, and indigenous manufacturing. The State Cabinet has approved an annual expenditure of approximately Rs 133.35 crore for the positions within the department.
