He came, he saw, but did he conquer? MiD DAY analyses Prithviraj Chavan's first 90 days as CM

Important cabinet decisions taken

Dec 22, 2010: The first decision by Chavan and his Cabinet was announcing financial support for farmers who suffered losses because of the untimely rains in November.

Dec 24, 2010: The CM took delegates from Maharashtra to meet PM Manmohan Singh and Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar seeking financial aid for farmers hit by the untimely rains. While the PM sanctioned Rs 400 crore, Pawar gave another Rs 200 crore


I used to play badminton. I plan to take out 30 to 45 minutes every morning to play, after shifting to my official bungalow (Varsha) shortly - Prithviraj Chavan

Jan 11, 2011: The Cabinet inferred that Section 17 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, empowers the Governor to refer the dismissal case of any IAS officer to the Supreme Court.

Feb 9, 2011: The Cabinet revised the fee structure of all Ayurveda and Unani medical colleges in the state.

Feb 9, 2011: The Cabinet created 20 new posts for technicians operating MRI and CT scan machines at GT Hospital.

A day in the life of the Chief Minister

6.30 am to 8.30 am: Starts his day with light exercise/yoga, reading etc

9.00 am to 9.30 am: Goes to his office on the 4th floor of Sahyadri guest house. Meets MLAs, visitors from his constituency