Maharashtra Releases ₹5,585 Crore GST Compensation to Municipal Corporations for April–May 2026

The Maharashtra Urban Development Department has approved ₹5,585.68 crore in GST compensation for 29 municipal corporations covering April and May 2026, with BMC topping the list at ₹2,587.55 crore and Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad close behind at ₹485 crore and ₹457 crore respectively.

Maharashtra Government Revises Urban Tribal Settlement Improvement Scheme

The Maharashtra government has revised the Nagari Adivasi Vasti Sudharana Yojana, removing the ₹25 lakh funding cap for urban tribal settlements. Now, financial assistance will be based on project quality and municipal requirements, with approvals granted by the state government. The scheme aims to improve infrastructure and living conditions for tribal communities across Maharashtra.