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The Maharashtra government is launching a major smart villages initiative across the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the plan to develop ten smart villages in every taluka. The first phase will transform nearly 3,500 villages using modern technology services. This ambitious project aims to create model prosperous villages with AI education and drone farming.

Key Points: Fadnavis Announces 3500 Smart Villages for Maharashtra Viksit 2047

  • First phase targets 3500 villages across Maharashtra state
  • Satanwari in Nagpur becomes India's first smart intelligent village
  • Initiative includes AI education and drone-based farming tech
  • Provides 18 services like telemedicine and digital surveillance
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Maha govt to develop 10 smart villages in every taluka, 3,500 in first phase

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launches plan to develop 10 smart villages in every taluka, starting with 3500 villages in first phase using modern tech.

"Soon, ten villages in every taluka of Maharashtra will be developed as ‘Smart’ and ‘Intelligent’. - CM Devendra Fadnavis"

Mumbai, Aug 25

In a major push towards its Viksit Maharashtra 2047 vision and trillion-dollar economy target by 2030, the state government has announced plans to develop at least ten ‘Smart and Intelligent Villages’ in every taluka.

Nearly 3,500 villages across the state will be transformed in the first phase. This announcement was made by the chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday at the launch of Satanwari Smart and Intelligent Village in Nagpur district.

The initiative has been implemented with the cooperation of the Government of Maharashtra and Nagpur District Administration in collaboration with Voice of Indian Communication Technology Enterprises (VOICE) and 24 Indian companies.

Through this initiative, Satanwari has become India’s first Smart and Intelligent Village, equipped with modern technology-based services, said the government release.

“Moving towards the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, advanced technology-based services in agriculture, health, education, and other essential sectors have been made available at Satanwari village in Nagpur district. This has created a model of a prosperous village. Soon, ten villages in every taluka of Maharashtra will be developed as ‘Smart’ and ‘Intelligent’. In the first phase, nearly 3,500 villages across the state will be transformed,” said CM Fadnavis.

Stating that this is a revolutionary step to make all essential facilities available to villagers through technology, he highlighted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, the BharatNet project was successfully implemented in villages nationwide. In Maharashtra, the MahaNet project, and now, with the help of Indian tech companies, villages will get access to 18 services such as health facilities through telemedicine, smart education with AI, smart irrigation, drone-based pesticides and fertilisers spraying, banking services on wheels, and digital surveillance.

“Farmers of Satanwari are already using drones and sensors for soil testing, spraying, and fertiliser management, reducing farming costs and improving productivity. Drinking water quality has improved, and health facilities are accessible through telemedicine. Artificial Intelligence in primary education will expose students to global knowledge. Satanwari will soon become a role model village for the entire country,” CM Fadnavis added.

He claimed that Satanwari village would soon be recognized as one of India’s most progressive villages.

Revenue Minister and Nagpur district guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said that following PM Modi’s initiatives like Smart Cities and Digital India, CM Fadnavis has taken the ambitious decision to create Smart and Intelligent villages in Maharashtra.

He added that Rs 1,200 crore has already been sanctioned for development works in Nagpur district.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is amazing! My native village in Satara district could really benefit from telemedicine and smart education. Many elderly people struggle to access healthcare. Hope this reaches all regions equally, not just Nagpur area.
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Aman W
Good initiative but I'm skeptical about implementation. 3500 villages in first phase sounds ambitious. Hope this doesn't become another announcement without proper execution. The devil is in the details and maintenance.
Sneha F
Drone technology in farming! 🚜 This could be a game-changer for Maharashtra's farmers. Reducing costs and improving productivity is exactly what our agricultural sector needs. Hope they provide proper training to villagers to use these technologies.
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Michael C
Impressive vision! The collaboration with Indian tech companies shows how public-private partnerships can drive development. AI in primary education could bridge the urban-rural education gap significantly.
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Nisha Z
While the concept is good, I hope they also focus on preserving traditional village culture and not just make everything "smart". Technology should enhance rural life, not replace its essence. Balance is important.

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