This information emerged in an RTI appeal filed by activist B N Kumar, who had sought details of wetlands surveyed and documented in Maharashtra and the status of the Powai Lake wetland in Mumbai

The figures show that Maharashtra’s total debt is estimated at Rs 11,02,654 crore in 2026-27, marking a significant increase from Rs 9,73,989 crore in 2025-26 and Rs 8,40,247 crore in 2024–25