26 May,2026 08:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The proposal will initially be implemented as a pilot project in industrial establishments in Pune, Akash Fundkar said. File Pic/X
The Maharashtra government has directed officials to prepare urgent measures to ensure quicker medical response and hand transplant surgeries for industrial workers who suffer serious workplace accidents.
Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Fundkar said the aim is to help injured workers, especially those who lose limbs while working in factories and industrial companies, return to normal life through timely treatment and advanced surgery.
The proposal will initially be implemented as a pilot project in industrial establishments in Pune.
The decision was discussed at a meeting held at Nariman Bhavan in Mumbai, where senior officials from the Labour Department and urban development authorities were present.
Officials highlighted that the first few hours after an accident are critical for successful reconstructive or transplant surgery.
The minister said that updated information about specialist doctors for hand transplant procedures must be made available in all factories and industrial units.
This would ensure that emergency treatment can be started without delay.
The government has also proposed setting up a dedicated helpline number for industrial workers.
This helpline will help workers and management get immediate medical guidance and connect with appropriate hospitals and specialists in case of serious accidents.
The state government believe this system will reduce delays in emergency response and improve survival and recovery rates.
The plan also includes improving coordination between industrial units and medical experts to ensure rapid transport of injured workers to specialised hospitals.
The Labour Department will prepare guidelines for companies to follow during emergencies involving severe injuries.
Meanwhile, the state on Tuesday approved special incentives for five large and ultra-large industrial projects worth a combined Rs 89,731 crore, aiming to strengthen investment, employment generation and industrial infrastructure in the state, an officials statement said on Tuesday.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the decision after a meeting of the Industries Department Cabinet Sub-Committee held in Mumbai.
The projects are expected to generate around 20,000 direct and indirect jobs across Maharashtra.
The approved projects include sectors such as coal gasification and downstream derivatives, solar cell modules, ingots, wafers and panels, electric steel, PET tyre cord, and synthetic graphite anode materials.
Officials said the investment will help expand Maharashtra's presence in advanced manufacturing and future-focused industries.
The projects have been cleared under the state's industrial policy, which offers incentives through the Group Incentive Scheme to attract large-scale investment.
A special committee headed by the Chief Minister has been formed to approve incentives for mega and ultra-mega projects, ensuring faster industrial development and job creation.
The government said the projects will benefit regions including Vidarbha, Marathwada and Nashik, helping balance industrial development across the state.
Apart from direct employment, the projects are expected to create indirect jobs in supporting industries, logistics and supply chains.
