DD to telecast monsoon session of Maharashtra Assembly

Mumbai

On the lines of Indian Parliament, the monsoon session of Maharashtra Assembly would be telecast on Doordarshan, state Parliamentary Affairs minister Girish Bapat said today.

“The decision would cost Rs 30 to 35 crore to the ex-chequer. But, Rs 10-12 crore would be recovered through advertisements. That would not put much burden on the state government,” Bapat told reporters at a press conference here while informing of the decision.

The appointments on various committees of the Assembly have been made and the committees would now initiate their work from May 26, he added.

Bapat, who is also the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection minister, said the state was taking adequate steps to delete 50 to 60 unaccounted LPG connections from the state’s list which would help it get increased supply of kerosene from the Centre.

He also said Maharashtra has completed construction of 65 warehouses with the support from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and that the number would reach over 100 by the end of June.

The minister further said that the issue of milk adulteration would now be brought under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Slumlords, Bootleggers, Drug Offenders and Dangerous Persons Act (MPDA) Act.

“My department has made a proposal to make an amendment in law. But, it’s a Central law and hence they have to consult the Centre before making such amendment,” he said adding that the state Law and Judiciary department has been asked for their opinion on it.

PTI