The Maharashtra government has formed a Transgender Welfare Board to provide formal education, employment-opportunities, conduct health programmes and give legal help to community. Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Rajkumar Badole recently held a meeting in Mantralaya for the setting up of the transgender welfare board, officials said. Mr Badole said transgenders are neglected in society and there were misunderstandings pertaining to the community among people.

The Maharashtra government has expressed its willingness to buy iconic Air India building situated at Mumbai's southern tip Nariman Point. This implies LIC will be state government's rival in winning the bid. Mumbai's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has constituted a committee to formulise the state's strategy to win the bid. "The negotiations over price will begin only if we win the bid," Gagrani said.

Around 30,000-35000 farmers and tribals began their two-day protest-march from Thane to Mumbai demanding compensation for drought, loan-waiver, hike in MSP and transfer of forest-rights to tribals. The march will end at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. They are also demanding hike in MSP and judicial-system to ensure its implementation. Water conservationist Rajendra Singh, MP Raju Shetti and others will also take-part in the rally.