Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Jul 21: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced a bold step toward digital governance, declaring that government services will now be delivered entirely online, eliminating the need for in-person visits under the newly introduced ‘No Office Day’ concept.

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony between the Directorate of Information Technology and the civic-tech organisation Samagra, Fadnavis emphasized that digital systems are no longer optional but essential.

“All government schemes and services will now be accessible at one place online. Citizens won’t need to visit offices — the offline process will end,” he said.

Highlighting the increasing use of platforms like WhatsApp, Fadnavis noted that services are being integrated into familiar apps for greater accessibility.

“A detailed schedule will be created, with targets and deadlines for each department, ensuring faster service delivery to citizens,” he added.

The Chief Minister stressed that inter-departmental coordination will be key to this transformation and that digitisation will help build greater public trust in government operations.

He also hailed the agreement with Samagra as a step toward fundamental change in public service delivery.

Among those present at the event were IT and Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, Additional Chief Secretaries Vikas Kharge and Iqbal Singh Chahal, Rural Development Principal Secretary Eknath Dawle, IT Director Kanhuraj Bagate, Development Commissioner Dipendra Singh Kushwaha, and Samagra CEO Gaurav Goyal, among other senior officials.