Mumbai, March 6 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Friday the establishment of a naturopathy center in Dare, the native village of Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, in the Satara district.
The center will focus on diseases related to stress and lifestyle, mental health, and preventive care.
While presenting the state's budget for 2026-27 in the assembly, the CM also announced the establishment of a center of excellence in wellness based on Vedic knowledge and traditional music in the Mumbai metropolitan region, as well as a modern leather art design and production center in Bandra.
The center, located in a multi-story building, will have comprehensive facilities, including those related to innovation and entrepreneurship, he said.
Approval has been given to implement the BIRSA (BHarat Innovation, Research, Start ups for Aatmanirbharta) scheme to develop tribal youth as innovative entrepreneurs and industrialists, the CM said in the assembly.
"Under the Development of Applied Knowledge and Skills for Human Development (DAKSH), which is being implemented with World Bank support, the institution of MAHIMA (Maharashtra Agency for Holistic International Mobility and Advancement) will be established. This will provide youth with language, skill training, and financial guidance required for jobs abroad," he said.
The CM said 'Nav Disha' centers will be established to expand counseling services and create a more organized system in the state.