As the multi-term Finance and Water Resources Minister, Pawar's policies focused on fiscal discipline, infrastructure, and rural development. Throughout his tenure of over decades in Maharashtra, he earned a reputation for his punctuality and decisive leadership, efficient state administration and key policies. Over the years, he handled several heavyweight portfolios, including irrigation, water resources and finance, and became a crucial figure in reshaping Maharashtra’s budget-making and bureaucratic decision-making. As the multi-term Finance and Water Resources Minister, Pawar's policies focused on fiscal discipline, infrastructure, and rural development. As Sports Minister, Pawar introduced a policy providing government jobs to medal-winning athletes.

Source: dna January 28, 2026 10:50 UTC