Maharashtra to Transform 3,500 Villages into Smart Hubs by 2030

29 Aug 2025 CW Team

Maharashtra has announced an ambitious plan to develop 3,500 "Smart and Intelligent Villages" by 2030, aligning with its Viksit Maharashtra 2047 and trillion-dollar economy goals. The initiative will introduce advanced technology-driven services in agriculture, education, healthcare, and banking, setting a model for rural transformation across India.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the Satanwari Smart and Intelligent Village project in Nagpur district on Sunday, developed in collaboration with the state government, Nagpur District Administration, and Voice of Indian Communication Technology Enterprises (VOICE).

“Advanced technology-based services in agriculture, health, education, and other essential sectors have been made available at Satanwari village,” Fadnavis said. “This has created a model of a prosperous village.”

The programme will provide villagers with access to 18 essential services through technology, leveraging the BharatNet and MahaNet projects. These include:

Health: Telemedicine for remote consultations
Education: AI-driven smart learning
Agriculture: Smart irrigation, drones for spraying and soil testing
Banking: Mobile financial services
Safety: Digital surveillance systems

Farmers in Satanwari are already benefiting from drones and sensors for soil analysis and fertiliser management, reducing costs and boosting productivity. AI integration in education is also enabling students to access global knowledge.

“Satanwari will soon become a role model village for the entire country,” Fadnavis added.

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