Maharashtra: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: May 2026
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Maharashtra Government Signs MoUs to Create Over 28,000 Jobs
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Maharashtra Government Signs MoUs to Create Over 28,000 Jobs

Maharashtra government has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹42,893 crore with multiple domestic and international companies, aiming to boost industrial development and generate 28,558 jobs across the state. The agreements span sectors including data centres, solar energy, steel manufacturing, industrial equipment, and logistics. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the development during a formal signing […]

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POSH Act Implementation Under Scrutiny in Maharashtra
Labour Law

POSH Act Implementation Under Scrutiny in Maharashtra

Maharashtra State Women’s Commission has formally called for mandatory audits of POSH compliance across workplaces in the state, citing widespread gaps in the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, commonly known as the POSH Act. The proposal was submitted to the Minister for Women and Child […]

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Maharashtra Revenue Staff Must Use Face App for Attendance
Employment

Maharashtra Revenue Staff Must Use Face App for Attendance

Maharashtra Revenue Department has made digital attendance through the Face App mandatory for all its employees. The directive, announced by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, links the disbursement of August salaries (to be paid in September) to compliance with the new attendance system. The initiative aligns with a central government directive and is part of a […]

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Maharashtra Forms Task Force to Study Office Timings
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Maharashtra Forms Task Force to Study Office Timings

Maharashtra government has initiated a pilot program to test staggered office timings and explore alternative transport solutions across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The move was prompted by a tragic incident in June 2025, where five commuters died after falling from an overcrowded train between Mumbra and Diva stations. This led to renewed urgency in […]

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Maharashtra Launches Maha-AASTHA to Digitise HR
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Maharashtra Launches Maha-AASTHA to Digitise HR

Government of Maharashtra has launched Maha-AASTHA, a comprehensive digital platform aimed at transforming human resource (HR) management across all state government departments. The initiative is designed to streamline personnel administration for nearly 7 lakh government employees, bringing uniformity, transparency, and efficiency to HR operations. The platform is part of the state’s broader administrative reform strategy, […]

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Maharashtra Government Announces Internship Initiative
Employment

Maharashtra Government Announces Internship Initiative

In a progressive move to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry exposure, the Government of Maharashtra has officially launched a state-wide internship initiative in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The initiative, rolled out through the AICTE Internship Portal, is aimed at providing hands-on, real-world experience to students enrolled […]

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COVID-19: Maharashtra Govt shuts most manufacturing, restricts e-commerce
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COVID-19: Maharashtra Govt shuts most manufacturing, restricts e-commerce

COVID-19: Maharashtra Govt shuts most manufacturing, restricts e-commerce India’s richest state Maharashtra will impose stringent curbs on industry and e-commerce for 15 days to slow rising coronavirus infections, its chief minister said on Tuesday, a move that is set to cripple manufacturing and other businesses in the region. Maharashtra – home to India’s financial capital Mumbai – […]

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Tesla to start operations in India in 2021 – Nitin Gadkari
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Tesla to start operations in India in 2021 – Nitin Gadkari

Tesla to start operations in India next year – Nitin Gadkari Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said American electric car major Tesla is set to start its operations in India next year and would also look at setting up of a manufacturing unit based on demand. The Road, Transport and Highways minister has been pushing for green fuel […]

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