Maharashtra’s one per cent orphan reservation in government jobs will now apply to “vacant posts” instead of “available posts,” according to a revised government resolution (GR) issued on Thursday.
The new GR also tightens eligibility criteria, defining an “institutional orphan” as a child whose biological parents died before the age of 18 and who was raised solely in institutions recognised under the Juvenile Justice Act, reported news agency PTI. The previous term “parents” has been replaced with “biological parents” to clarify eligibility.
Under the revised provisions, orphan reservation will be implemented under the total parallel reservation system, replacing the earlier compartmentalised method used for disability quotas.
If a selected orphan-category candidate declines a post or resigns, the next candidate from the same category on the waiting list will be appointed, PTI reported.
The government also clarified that if no eligible orphan candidate is available, the post will remain reserved only for that specific advertisement and will not be carried forward.
Maharashtra unveils Gems and Jewellery Policy 2025 to attract Rs 1 lakh crore investment
The Maharashtra Government on Wednesday unveiled its Gems and Jewellery Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments worth Rs 1 lakh crore and create five lakh new jobs over the next five years, news agency PTI reported.
According to a government resolution (GR) issued by the industries department, the policy provides financial incentives worth Rs 1,651 crore for the 2025–30 period, with an additional Rs 12,184 crore set aside for 2031–2050, taking the total outlay to Rs 13,835 crore. The policy will remain in effect for five years or until a new plan is introduced.
For the 2025–26 financial year, the government has allocated Rs 100 crore under a dedicated budget head for implementation, reported PTI. Maharashtra currently contributes 18 per cent to India’s overall gems and jewellery value addition, establishing it as a leading hub for the sector.
The policy seeks to double the state’s exports and bring informal enterprises into the formal economy through regulatory support, financial aid, and access to organised markets.
Major infrastructure initiatives include the India Jewellery Park Mumbai, spread over 21 acres in Navi Mumbai’s Mahape industrial area, expected to generate over one lakh jobs and attract investments of Rs 50,000 crore, PTI reported. The Bharat Diamond Bourse in Mumbai, the world’s largest diamond trading hub, already employs around 60,000 people.
(With PTI inputs)
