Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has rolled out the E‑Cabinet system, a digital platform that replaces paper‑based cabinet meetings with a sleek, user‑friendly dashboard. Developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), the system lets ministers instantly access proposals, track action items, and monitor implementation, cutting down paperwork and speeding up decision‑making. This move aligns with Fadnavis’s push for “dynamic and transparent governance” .
Beyond the E‑Cabinet, the state is leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline policy execution and public services. Speaking at Mumbai Tech Week 2025, Fadnavis highlighted AI‑driven tools that accelerate approvals, improve service delivery, and bolster cybersecurity. Real‑time governance systems powered by AI are now central to the state’s infrastructure, agriculture, and cyber‑crime tracking, marking a shift from traditional bureaucracy to data‑centric administration .
Fadnavis’s vision rests on three pillars: a clear vision, swift decision‑making, and strong execution. He credits the “Infrastructure War Room” for slashing project timelines—turning years‑long planning into months‑long tendering. This approach has already fast‑tracked the Mumbai Trans‑Harbour Link and the 372‑km metro network, positioning Maharashtra to become a trillion‑dollar economy by 2030 .
The state’s ambition extends to building a “Third Mumbai” in Navi Mumbai, featuring Edu City, Innovation City, Sports City, and GCC City, alongside a new offshore airport and bullet‑train station. A ₹500‑crore AI Mission supports farmers with multilingual chatbots and sustainable agriculture practices, while the upcoming Vadhavan port promises to rank among the world’s top ten. Together, these initiatives aim to transform Mumbai into a global financial hub and cement Maharashtra’s status as India’s innovation powerhouse .
