The Gopinath Munde National Institute of Rural Development and Research, dedicated to the memory of BJP leader Gopinath Munde, has urged the Maharashtra government to release approximately Rs 275 crore in pending funds. These funds are intended for enhancing the institute's infrastructure and appointing permanent faculty members to effectively manage its various courses.

The institute, located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, was established following a government announcement in 2016 during the tenure of the BJP-led administration under Devendra Fadnavis. Despite the initial allocation of Rs 279 crore, the institute has only received Rs 4.40 crore from the government thus far, leading to concerns about its ability to function optimally and meet its educational goals.