All Maharashtra Government Services to Go Online by August 2025: CM Fadnavis

Mumbai, April 28 —
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed that all government services in Maharashtra must be made available online by August 15, 2025, to further strengthen the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act and make it more citizen-centric. Any department failing to meet this deadline will face a penalty of ₹1,000 per day for each service not brought online.

Speaking at a state-level event organized at Sahyadri Guest House to mark the “Decade of Implementation” of the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015, and the first observance of “Service Rights Day,” Fadnavis emphasized the need to integrate information about the Act into school curriculums to raise awareness among students from an early age.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Information Technology Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar, Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik, State Right to Public Services Commission Chief Commissioner Manu Kumar Srivastava, and newly appointed brand ambassador Padma Shri awardee Shankar Mahadevan were among the dignitaries present.

Currently, over 1,000 services have been notified under the Act, with 583 services already accessible online. However, 306 services are yet to be fully digitalized, and 125 services, while online, are not yet linked to the state’s common portal. Fadnavis stressed the importance of accelerating efforts to ensure complete online access, citing the successful use of facial verification apps at Mantralaya, which have helped ease congestion.

Highlighting the government’s focus on ‘Ease of Living,’ Fadnavis noted that making services accessible through platforms like WhatsApp and official websites would minimize citizen grievances and enhance service delivery.

“Right to Public Services is the Ganga of Democracy” — Deputy CM Shinde

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, addressing the gathering, described the Right to Public Services Act not merely as a legislative measure but as a noble sentiment embodying the spirit of democracy. He praised the State Commission’s role in bringing real meaning to the Act and emphasized that the legislation serves as a bridge of trust between citizens and the government.

Shinde also felicitated District Collectors from Wardha, Yavatmal, and Kolhapur for their innovative initiatives in implementing the Act and urged other districts to emulate their models to ensure timely and efficient services for all citizens.