Guardian Ministers (Maharashtra)

Indian State Government

Guardian Ministers (Maharashtra)
पालकमंत्री महाराष्ट्र

Website| www.maharashtra.gov.in
Committee| District Planning Committee
Style| The Honourable
Status| Head of District
Appointed by| Governor of Maharashtra
Nominated| Chief Minister
Advice| Chief Minister
Reports to|

* Governor
* Chief Minister
* Deputy Chief Minister
* State Cabinet Committee Members

Member of|

* Maharashtra Legislative Council
* Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
* StateCabinet Committee Members

Term length| At the confidence of the assembly 5 years and is subject to no term limits
Head of the State| C. P. Radhakrishnan,
(Governor of Maharashtra)
Head of Government| Eknath Shinde,
(Chief Minister)
Deputy Head of Government|

* Devendra Fadnavis,
(Deputy Chief Minister)
* Ajit Pawar,
(Deputy Chief Minister)

Seat of Committee|

* District Council Office
* District Collector's Office
* Division Commissioner's Office
* And All Government Office

Guardian Secretary| District Collector
Guardian Committee Members|

* President District Council
* Vice-President District Council
* Local Cabinet Minister's
* Local Minister of State's
* Local Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
* Local Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
* Local Member of Maharashtra Legislative Council
* Local Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
* Chief Executive Officer District Council
* District Superintendent of Police
* Department Chairman District Council
* Member of District Council
* Chairman of Panchayat Samiti
* Leader of the Opposition District Council
* Nominated Member of Ex. MPs, Ex. MLAs, Ex. MLCs
* Special Invite Member
* Government Officers in District

Guardian Ministers Maharashtra  is a cabinet-level minister in India appointed by a state government (Government of Maharashtra) to oversee the development of a specific district within the state. In Maharashtra state, the Eknath Shinde government has 20 guardian ministers, including the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister. The maximum number of ministers that the government can appoint is 43.[1][2]

In Pune, the responsibilities of the Guardian minister extend beyond the typical duties. The minister is also required to lead the committee responsible for ensuring all necessary facilities during the annual pilgrimage from Alandi and Dehu to Pandharpur. The Guardian Minister also closely monitors the preparations during the Ganesh Festival.[3]

A guardian minister is a cabinet-level minister in India appointed by a state government to oversee the development of a specific district within the state. The guardian minister oversees the execution of various state government schemes and programs in the district and ensures that the district's administration is functioning efficiently. The position is typically held by a senior politician from the ruling party who acts as a liaison between the central government and the district administration, ensuring that the district receives the necessary resources and support to meet its development goals. The individual who hold this position is typically an elected Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) or Cabinet minister who is designated to bring the personal attention of a minister to the development of that district.[4]

If a district does not have representation in the state cabinet, an outsider can be appointed to serve as the guardian minister for that district. A minister may serve as the guardian minister for multiple districts.[3]

## Roles and responsibilities

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Guardian minister refers to a designated MLA (member of the legislative assembly) in a state government in India who is assigned responsibility for overseeing the development of a particular district. The role of the guardian minister is to bring personal attention and support to the district, working with the district collector and other officials to address local needs and promote growth.

The guardian minister is also the ex-officio chairperson of the District Planning Committee (DPC), which is responsible for addressing issues of common interest between panchayats (local government bodies) and municipalities, such as infrastructure development, resource sharing and environmental protection. The exact role and responsibilities of the DPC may vary by state, with some states headed by elected representatives and others led by administrative officials.

Guardian ministers are also responsible for coordinating solutions to various issues, including garbage disposal and facilitating land acquisition for large-scale projects such as highways, airports, industrial zones, waste processing plants, and water supply and sewage treatment. They are also tasked with monitoring the joint budget of all local civic bodies within the district.[4]

They are expected to ensure the passing of a common draft budget and review its implementation quarterly. The Guardian Minister also plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective implementation of funds sanctioned by the central and state governments for various Schemes.[4][5]

The Guardian minister is seen as a way for a political leader or party to increase their control over a district, as the minister is positioned close to the citizens and is able to interact with them directly.[3]

## Removal

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* Upon death
* Upon self resignation, or resignation or death of the Chief Minister
* Upon dismissal by the Governor for minister's unconstitutional acts per Article 75(2)
* Upon direction from the Judiciary for committing violation of law

## Guardian secretary

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Guardian Secretary is a senior bureaucrat appointed by the state government, following the appointment of the guardian minister. Their role involves holding Lok Adalats, which are forums for addressing the grievances of citizens. The Guardian secretary is also responsible for coordinating with various government departments to resolve issues and ensure the implementation of development projects.[3]

## Currently Guardian Ministers

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Sr No.  | District  | Guardian_Minister  | Party  | Tenure

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01  | Ahmednagar | Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil | National Democratic Alliance |  | 24 September 2022  | Incumbent
02  | Akola | Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil | 4 October 2023
03  | Amravati | Chandrakant Patil | 4 October 2023
04  | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Abdul Sattar
Additional Charge  | 04 June 2024
05  | Beed | Dhananjay Munde | 4 October 2023
06  | Bhandara | Dr.Vijaykumar Gavit | 4 October 2023
07  | Buldhana | Dilip Walse-Patil | 4 October 2023
08  | Chandrapur | Sudhir Mungantiwar | 24 September 2022
09  | Dhule | Girish Mahajan | 24 September 2022
10  | Gadchiroli | Devendra Fadnavis
Deputy Chief Minister | 24 September 2022
11  | Gondiya | Aditi Tatkare | 21 June 2024
12  | Hingoli | Abdul Sattar | 24 September 2022
13  | Jalgaon | Gulab Raghunath Patil |

24 September 2022

14  | Jalna | Atul Save | 24 September 2022
15  | Kolhapur | Hasan Mushrif | 4 October 2023
16  | Latur | Girish Mahajan | 24 September 2022
17  | Mumbai City | Deepak Kesarkar | 24 September 2022
18  | Mumbai Suburban | Mangal Lodha | 24 September 2022
19  | Nagpur | Devendra Fadnavis
Deputy Chief Minister | 24 September 2022
20  | Nanded | Girish Mahajan | 24 September 2022
21  | Nandurbar | Anil Bhaidas Patil | 4 October 2023
22  | Nashik | Dadaji Bhuse | 24 September 2022
23  | Dharashiv  | Tanaji Sawant | 24 September 2022
24  | Palghar | Ravindra Chavan | 24 September 2022
25  | Parbhani | Sanjay Bansode | 4 October 2023
26  | Pune | Ajit Pawar
Deputy Chief Minister | 4 October 2023
27  | Raigad | Uday Samant | 24 September 2022
28  | Ratnagiri | Uday Samant | 24 September 2022
29  | Sangli | Suresh Khade | 24 September 2022
30  | Satara | Shambhuraj Desai | 24 September 2022
31  | Sindhudurg | Ravindra Chavan | 24 September 2022
32  | Solapur | Chandrakant Patil | 4 October 2023
33  | Thane | Shambhuraj Desai | 24 September 2022
34  | Wardha | Sudhir Mungantiwar | 4 October 2023
35  | Washim | Sanjay Rathod | 24 September 2022
36  | Yavatmal | Sanjay Rathod | 24 September 2022

## Ahmednagar District

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Indian State Government

Ahmednagar District
अहमदनगर जिल्हा

Website| ahmednagar.nic.in
District| Ahmednagar
Previously Known| \--
Administrative Division| Nashik Division
Headquarters| Ahmednagar City
Formed| 01 May 1960
Tehsils| Total = 14

* Akole
* Jamkhed
* Karjat
* Kopargaon,
* Nagar
* Nevasa
* Parner
* Pathardi
* Rahata
* Rahuri
* Sangamner
* Shevgaon
* Shrigonda
* Shrirampur

Government Body| Ahmednagar Zilla Parishad
Currently Guardian Minister| Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil
(Cabinet Minister)
Currently Guardian Secretary| Siddharam Salimath (IAS)
(Collector and District Magistrate)
Lok Sabha MPs|

* Nilesh Dnyandev Lanke
(Ahmednagar)
* Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure
(Shirdi)

Assembly MLAs|

* Kiran Lahamate
(216 Akole Assembly)
* Balasaheb Thorat
(217 Sangamner Assembly)
* Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil
(218 Shirdi Assembly)
* Ashutosh Ashokrao Kale
(219 Kopargaon Assembly)
* Lahu Kanade
(220 Shrirampur Assembly)
* Shankarrao Gadakh
(221 Nevasa Assembly)
* Monika Rajiv Rajale
(222 Shevgaon Assembly)
* Prajakt Tanpure
(223 Rahuri Assembly)
* Vacant
(224 Parner Assembly)
* Sangram Jagtap
(225 Ahmednagar City Assembly)
* Babanrao Pachpute
(226 Shrigonda Assembly)
* Rohit Rajendra Pawar
(227 Karjat Jamkhed Assembly)

Area (km2)| 17,048
Population (2011 Census)| 4,543,159
% of state Population| 4.04%
Municipal Corporation|

* Ahmednagar Municipal Corporation

## Akola District

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## Amravati District

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## Beed District

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## Bhandara District

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## Buldhana District

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## Chandrapur District

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## Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District

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## Gondiya District

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## Gadchiroli District

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## Dhule District

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## Dharashiv District

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## Hingoli District

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## Jalna District

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## Jalgaon District

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## Kolhapur District

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## Latur District

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## Mumbai City

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## Mumbai Suburban

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## Nagpur District

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## Nanded District

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## Nandurbar District

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## Nashik District

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## Palghar District

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## Parbhani District

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## Pune District

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## Raigad District

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Indian State Government

Raigad District
रायगड जिल्हा

Website| raigad.gov.in/en/
District| Raigad
Previously Known| Colaba District
Administrative Division| Konkan Division
Headquarters| Alibag City
Formed| 01 May 1960
Tehsils| Total = 15

* Alibag
* Panvel
* Murud
* Pen
* Uran
* Karjat
* Khalapur
* Mangaon
* Roha
* Sudhagad Pali
* Tala
* Mahad
* Mhasala
* Shrivardhan
* Poladpur

Government Body| Raigad Zilla Parishad Alibag
Currently Guardian Minister| Uday Samant
(Cabinet Minister)
Currently Guardian Secretary| Kishan Narayanrao Jawale (IAS)
(Collector and District Magistrate)
Lok Sabha MPs|

* Sunil Tatkare
(Raigad)
* Shrirang Barne
(Maval)

Assembly MLAs|

* Prashant Thakur
(188 Panvel Assembly)
* Mahendra Thorve
(189 Karjat Assembly)
* Mahesh Baldi
(190 Uran Assembly)
* Ravisheth Patil
(191 Pen Assembly)
* Mahendra Dalvi
(192 Alibag Assembly)
* Aditi Sunil Tatkare
(193 Shrivardhan Assembly)
* Bharatshet Gogawale
(194 Mahad Assembly)

Area (km2)| 7,152
Population (2011 Census)| 2,634,200
% of state Population| 2.34%
Municipal Corporation|

* Panvel Municipal Corporation

## Ratnagiri District

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Indian State Government

Ratnagiri District
रत्नागिरी जिल्हा

Website| ratnagiri.gov.in/en/
District| Ratnagiri
Administrative Division| Konkan Division
Headquarters| Ratnagiri City
Formed| 01 May 1960
Tehsils| Total = 09

* Mandangad
* Dapoli
* Khed
* Guhagar
* Chiplun
* Ratnagiri
* Sangmeshwar
* Lanja
* Rajapur

Government Body| Ratnagiri Zilla Parishad
Currently Guardian Minister| Uday Samant
(Cabinet Minister)
Currently Guardian Secretary| Devender Singh (IAS)
(Collector and District Magistrate)
Lok Sabha MPs|

* Narayan Rane
(46 Ratnagiri–Sindhudurg Lok Sabha)
* Sunil Tatkare
(32 Raigad Lok Sabha)

Assembly MLAs|

* Yogesh Kadam
(263 Dapoli Assembly)
* Bhaskar Jadhav
(263 Guhagar Assembly)
* Shekhar Govindrao Nikam
(264 Chiplun Assembly)
* Uday Samant
(265 Ratnagiri Assembly)
* Rajan Salvi
(266 Rajapur Assembly)

Area (km2)| 8,208
Population (2011 Census)| 1,615,069
% of state Population| 1.44%
Municipal Corporation| \--

## Sangli District

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## Satara District

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## Sindhudurg District

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Indian State Government

Sindhudurg District
सिंधुदुर्ग जिल्हा

Website| sindhudurg.gov.in/en/
District| Sindhudurg
Administrative Division| Konkan Division
Headquarters| Oros, Sindhudurg City
Formed| 01 May 1960
Tehsils| Total = 08

* Dodamarg
* Sawantwadi
* Vengurla
* Kudal
* Malvan
* Kankavli
* Devgad
* Vaibhavwadi

Government Body| Sindhudurg Zilla Parishad
Currently Guardian Minister| Ravindra Chavan
(Cabinet Minister)
Currently Guardian Secretary| Kishor Tawade (IAS)
(Collector and District Magistrate)
Lok Sabha MPs|

* Narayan Rane
(46 Ratnagiri–Sindhudurg Lok Sabha)

Assembly MLAs|

* Nitesh Narayan Rane
(268 Kankavli Assembly)
* Vaibhav Naik
(269 Kudal Assembly)
* Deepak Vasant Kesarkar
(270 Sawantwadi Assembly)

Area (km2)| 5,207
Population (2011 Census)| 849,651
% of state Population| 0.76%
Municipal Corporation| \--

## Solapur District

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## Thane District

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## Wardha District

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## Washim District

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## Yavatmal District

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## References

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1. ^ "Maharashtra CM appoints guardian ministers of districts, Dy CM Fadnavis to be in charge of several Vidarbha areas". The Economic Times. September 24, 2022.
2. ^ "Maharashtra districts suffer for want of guardian ministers". New Indian Express. September 22, 2022.
3. ^ a b c d Jadhav, Ajay (June 9, 2019). "No rule for appointment: Guardian minister is ex-officio chairperson of district planning panel". Indian Express.
4. ^ a b c "क्या आप जानते है क्या है जिले के पालकमंत्री का काम ?" (in Hindi). Mumbai Live. February 13, 2020.
5. ^ "Bombay High Court". Indian Kanoon. April 1, 2021.

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