MAHAPARINIRVAN DAY 550TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY: GURU NANAK DEV CLIMATE CHANGE VS AGRICULTURE VOL.8 ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER–DECEMBER 2019 ` 50 PAGES 52 Prosperous Maharashtra Our Vision Pahawa Vitthal A Warkari couple wishes Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray after taking oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. (Pahawa Vitthal is a pictorial book by Uddhav Thackeray depicting the culture and rural life of Maharashtra.) CONTENTS What’s Inside 06 THIS IS THE MOMENT The evening of the 28th November 2019 will be long remem- bered as a special evening in the history of Shivaji Park of Mumbai. The ground had witnessed many historic moments in the past with people thronging to listen to Shiv Sena Pramukh, Late Balasaheb Thackeray, and Udhhav Thackeray. This time, when Uddhav Thackeray took the oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on this very ground, the entire place was once again charged with enthusiasm and emotions, with fulfilment seen in every gleaming eye and ecstasy on every face. Maharashtra Ahead brings you special articles on the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, his journey as a politi- cian, the new Ministers, the State Government's roadmap to building New Maharashtra, and the newly elected members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. 44 36 MAHARASHTRA TOURISM IMPRESSES THE BEACON OF LONDON KNOWLEDGE Maharashtra Tourism participated in the recent Bharat Ratna World Travel Market exhibition in London. A Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar platform to meet the world, the event helped believed that books the Department reach out to tourists and brought meaning to life. tourism-related professionals and inform them He had to suffer and about the tourism attractions and facilities the overcome acute sorrow State has. and face infinite obstacles on the path of acquiring knowledge. These 46 obstacles have rarely MAHA PLANTATION DRIVE GETS been faced by other RECOGNITION epoch-making men, and this is what makes his The State Forest Department was awarded the success far more glorious. JSW-Times of India Earth Care Award for the Plantation Management Information System by making optimum use of IT developed 50-Crore Plantation Drive. The award recognised the Department’s efforts to solve complex climate change challenges. 42 THE MESSAGE OF 48 ONENESS CLIMATE CHANGE CALLS FOR For centuries, scholars AGRICULTURE MANAGEMENT and historians have been Due to climate change, some areas in studying Guru Nanak’s Maharashtra are witnessing unseasonal teachings. A spiritual light rains and agricultural losses. Hailstorms and and messenger of God, unpredictable rainfall during the months of he has shown the path February, March, April and May also bring of direct access to God losses. It is time to adopt alternative agriculture without the need of methods to save agriculture and help farmers. rituals or priests. DISCLAIMER: VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THE MAGAZINE ARE THOSE OF WRITERS MAHARASHTRA AHEAD NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2019 3 VOL. 8 ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER–DECEMBER 2019 `50 PAGES 52 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Brijesh Singh Chief Minister Uddhav MANAGING EDITORS Ajay Ambekar Thackeray has directed Suresh Wandile that senior officials in EDITOR the State administration Anil Aloorkar EXECUTIVE EDITOR should pay attention Kriti Lalla to ensure that people's SALES AND CIRCULATION trust in Government Mangesh Warkad is meaningful and not (Astt. Director) Ashwini Pujari even a single paisa (Sub-Editor) of public money is COVER DESIGN wasted in development Seema Ranalkar Sushim Kamble works while taking Maharashtra forward BIPL MEDIA ASSOCIATES in the country. He was MANAGING EDITOR Jyoti Verma speaking soon after CONSULTING EDITOR assuming charge in Deepika Khurana the office of the ART DIRECTOR Chief Minister. Lakeer Studio DIRECTOR Xavier Collaco Maharashtra Ahead is printed on behalf of the Directorate General of Information and Public Relations, Government of Maharashtra, at Kala Jyothi Process Pvt. NOT A SINGLE PAISA OF PUBLIC MONEY WILL Ltd.Plot No.W-17 and W-18, MIDC, Taloja Industrial Area, Taloja-410 208, Navi Mumbai BE MISUSED: CHIEF MINISTER Letters should be addressed to The Chief Minister said in his speech that the funds for carrying out the de- Directorate General of Information and velopmental works of the State come from the taxpayers. He further added Public Relations, that the work done to serve society would generate faith for the Govern- New Administrative Building, 17th Floor, Opposite Mantralaya, Mumbai-400032. ment in the minds of the public. 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Please visit the website http://dgipr.maharashtra.gov.in The Chief Minister said that officials should work to provide a transpar- Directorate General of Information and Public Relations ent and clean administration to serve people better. This is very important to A Government of Maharashtra Production generate the feeling of affection and respect in the minds of people towards the Government and administration. For inclusive development, the speed of work and direction are equally important. Senior administrative officers have an important role to play in this. Chief Minister expressed the hope that the authorities will discharge their responsibilities effectively and efficiently, and the Government will succeed in achieving the pinnacles of progress. Directorate General of Information and Public Relations, Government of Maharashtra GUEST EDITORIAL SINCERE AND CAPABLE On Thursday, the 28th No- he strove endlessly. He himself had experienced the life vember 2019, Uddhav Bala- of the deprived, but possessed tremendous will power saheb Thackeray took oath to overcome the situation. He determined and decided as the 29th Chief Minister of to uplift the oppressed and deprived community com- Maharashtra at Shivteerth prehensively, which was a task equivalent to lifting the in Shivaji Park, Mumbai, in Himalaya as it were! Using his extraordinary intelligence the presence of a mammoth and foresight, he wrote a new chapter of social revolution gathering, ushering in a new in India. era in Maharashtra. Dr Babasaheb, after completion of initial education One of the most accom- in India in adverse conditions, later attained his doctor- plished and prosperous al-level education in a foreign country with distinction. Eknath Shinde States of India, Maharashtra His quest for knowledge continued endlessly even after Hon'ble Minister is all set to attain new heights completing his formal education. He was remarkably under the able leadership of its new Chief Minister. knowledgeable on various subjects such as economics, Presently, the State is facing many problems. The farm- sociology, labour, law, water conservation, religious stud- ers have suffered huge damage due to excessive, untime- ies, defence and other subjects. He had a collection of ly rainfall. In his first cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister hundreds of books on these subjects. His love for books took the decision of extending cannot be described in words. He substantial help to farmers. He had a separate gallery for books has offered a reverent salute to in his house and he affectionately Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by took care of this wealth. sanctioning `20 crore for the con- While drafting the Constitu- servation of the Raigad Fort, the tion of India, his elucidation and capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Ma- comments on our country’s unity, haraj’s Swarajya. integrity, oneness and secularity To make common people be- are very important and timeless. lieve that this is their own Gov- Therefore, India’s Constitution is ernment, the Chief Minister has termed as one of the greatest in directed the State administration the world. In fact, it is considered to take urgent decisions on mat- as an ideal example of a demo- ters of concern. He has made it cratic system. The empowerment clear that every penny of the pub- given by the constitution to com- lic will be utilised appropriately. mon people is noticed during ev- Maharashtra has got a bright ery election. leader in the form of Uddhav The efforts made by Dr Ba- Thackeray ji, who is patient, yet basaheb Ambedkar through the firm; soft, yet determined; and constitution, seeking to eradicate affectionate, yet dutiful. Undoubtedly, Shivchhatra- centuries of injustice, have proven to be futuristic. His pati’s Maharashtra will shine with new lustre under work of giving identity, justice and status to Indian women his leadership. is incomparable. He attained Mahaparinirvan on 6th De- December 6, 2019 is Mahaparinirvan Day of Bharat cember. However, his work, thoughts, directions, inspira- Ratna, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, who is considered as tion, energy and the pride of self-esteem are immortal. On one of the world’s greatest scholars and prime leaders, the occasion of his Mahaparinirvan, through this issue of who brought about a social revolution. He not only gave Maharashtra Ahead, we gratefully pay our humble tributes the downtrodden the power to survive, but also gave to the legend. In this issue, we have included some articles them self-realisation. Through this, the oppressed and reflecting various aspects of his personality. deprived gained self-confidence; they got fresh inspira- I am sure you will like this issue. tion and energy to live. The social revolution of Dr.