An important administrative reorganisation has been approved by the Maharashtra government, with new office space being formally allocated in the Annex-2 building inside the Mantralaya complex. Through this move, an effort has been made to bring several departments functioning from different locations under one roof, so that governance can be streamlined and internal coordination can be improved. The step has been viewed as part of a broader attempt to make government functioning more efficient and accessible within the state’s main administrative headquarters.
Among the most significant changes, the Public Health Department and the Medical Education Department have been directed to shift from the Gokuldas Tejpal Hospital premises to the new Annex-2 facility. By this relocation, two departments closely linked with public administration and healthcare governance will now be placed much closer to the central decision-making system in Mantralaya. It has been decided that the Medical Education and Drugs Department will be housed on the second floor, while the Public Health Department will function from the third floor. Through this floor allocation, a more organised arrangement has been created within the building.
A strong administrative focus has also been placed on the first floor, where offices linked to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis have been planned. A dedicated Chief Minister’s Relief Fund cell has been allotted 4,936.26 square feet of space. Alongside it, the Developed Maharashtra cell, the CM dashboard, and the offices of Special Executive Officers have also been accommodated. By grouping these functions together, faster movement of files, better monitoring, and closer coordination are expected to be supported. A model of governance based on quicker response and tighter supervision has, therefore, been encouraged through the design of the floor.
The fourth and fifth floors have been reserved for ministerial offices. On the fourth floor, offices for Ministers of State Dr Pankaj Bhoyar, Indranil Naik, and Yogesh Kadam have been planned. On the fifth floor, offices for Cabinet Ministers Hasan Mushrif and Prakash Abitkar have been arranged, along with chambers for Ministers of State Madhuri Misal and Meghna Sakore Bordikar. By this distribution, political and departmental accessibility within the new structure has been strengthened.
Modern facilities have also been included in the building. A dedicated entrance lobby for ministers has been provided, a spacious reception area has been developed, and a cafeteria has been placed on the ground floor. In addition, meeting rooms on the fourth and fifth floors have been created for shared official use by departments. These features have been designed to support both daily functioning and formal administrative interaction.
The Public Works Department has been instructed to hand over the allotted spaces at the earliest. According to officials, congestion within Mantralaya is expected to be reduced, inter-departmental collaboration is expected to be improved, and convenience for visitors is expected to be enhanced. Through Annex-2, not just additional office space but a more structured administrative culture is being created. In the coming months, this move is likely to be seen as an important step in the state’s attempt to modernise governance through centralisation and better infrastructure.