Marathwada Statutory Development Board

Marathwada Statutory Development Board (MSDB) is a constitutional body created by Presidential Order in 1994 to develop Marathwada region of Maharashtra and to decrease regional imbalance in development within the state.

MSDB releases annual report assessing problems within various districts of Marathwada, also monitors development work and expenditure.

Constitutional Provision

Article 371(2) of Constitution of India is a special provision in respect of States of Maharashtra and Gujarat. According to this article, President of India can give special responsibility to Governors of Maharashtra and Gujarat to create separate development boards for Vidarbha, Marathwada, rest of Maharashtra regions of Maharashtra and Kutch, Saurashtra regions of Gujarat.

Major Findings of Annual Report

RegionSmall, Medium Industries(%)Large Industries(%)Per Capita Income(Rs)Special Economic ZonesForeign Direct Investment(%)
Marathwada071160,0131002
Vidarbha131465,5021008
Rest of Maharashtra8075105,4889690

Above findings shows that development of Maharashtra is concentrated in Western region that is rest of Maharashtra while Marathwada region is least developed region in Maharashtra. Report also says that whatever development happened in Marathwada is concentrated around Aurangabad.

References

  1. 1 2 "About us". Marathwada Statutory Development Board. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "Central government act. Article 371 in the Constitution of India 1949". indiankanoon.org. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  3. ↑ Annual report 2011–12 msdb.gov.in

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