Is Coalition Politics Hindering Governance In Maharashtra?

The short answer is no! Chief Minister Thackeray is managing to do an admirable job of not only keeping his flock together but also managing one of the worst health crises that the state has faced.

Handling of Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc barely three months after Thackeray took charge as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on 28 November 2019. Maharashtra – and particularly Mumbai – witnessed an exponential rise in infections and death early on in the pandemic.
Dharavi, which many had feared would become the deathbed, emerged as a model for containing the pandemic. Praising the efforts taken to contain the Covid-19 in Dharavi, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “There are many examples from around the world that have shown that even if the outbreak is very intense, it can still be brought back under control. And some of these examples are Italy, Spain and South Korea, and even in Dharavi – a densely packed area in the megacity of Mumbai – a strong focus on community engagement and the basics of testing, tracing, isolating and treating.”

State of Governance

Maharashtra has been at the forefront of using modern technology and innovative measures to make public service delivery more transparent and efficient. The state has consistently been one of the star performers in the SKOCH State of Governance. Maharashtra recorded its best performance in 2019 by securing the second spot in the SKOCH State of Governance.

Potential For Top Spot

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the state is experiencing significant stress on its revenue. There is also the pressure to spend more on the health system, social security and providing support to industries for the revival of economic activities.
Proactive project submission and participation in the assessment process by all sectoral departments and government bodies can help Maharashtra acquire the numero uno position in 2021.

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Recent SKOCH Awardees from Maharashtra