Maharashtra Bhavan to be Built in London, State Approves Rs 5 CR For Property -

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar On tuesday announced that the state government has approved a fund of Rs 5 Crore to Acquire a Building in London for the Construction of Maharashtra Bhavan.

He stated that this long-awaited initiative will Fulfil The Marathi Community`s Demand for a Cultural Center of their own in the Uk`s Capital.

Last Week, Board representatives met ajit pawar in pune to Following the meeting, Pawar Instructed The Administration to Prepare and Submit a Detailed Proposal to the Finance Department. With the approval of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the government has now sanctioned the required funds, reported the Ians.

According to an official press release, the Maharashtra Bhavan will serve as a dedicated cultural and social hub for the Marathi Diaspora in London. It will also also act as a symbolic and practical space for fostering bilateral ties between maharashtra and the united kingdom.

The Maharashtra Mandal in London – One of the oldest marathi associations abroad – was founded in 1932 by dr nc kelkar, who served as mahatma gandhi’s personal secretary. For 93 years, it has actively organized Cultural Events, Festival, And Community Activities for the Marath-Speaking Population in and Around London.

Currently, more than 100,000 Marathi people reside in London and its surrounding regions. However, until now, the mandal`s building has been leased, prompting longstanding calls for a permanent premies.

“This New Maharashtra Bhavan will become a key platform for strengthening cultural relations and promoting the Marathi Identity Globally,” said pawar.

In a post on x, Ajit Pawar Wrote, “on the Occination of Ganeshotsav, The Maharashtra Government has presented a truly special gift to the Marathi Community in London-The Long-Awaited Maharashtra Bhavan. long-standing demand of the marathi Community In London is finally taking shape. The Maharashtra Mandal, London, Has Been Granted RS 5 Crore to Purchase a Building from the Church of England and Establish Maharashtra Bhavan – a Cultiral and Social Center of his own. “

Maharashtra Governance Londonamadhil Marathijananana Ganeshotswanimit Sundar Bhet .. Maharashtra Bhavnachaya Rupanam Marathijanana Londonamadhye Sutchchaya Malkich Cultural Aani Social Center Minnar ..!
Londonamadhil Marathijanana Aaplya Hakkhan Aani Sutchya Malkich Cultural Building Meevam, or many years…

– Ajit Pawar (@Ajitpawarspeaks) August 26, 2025

He Further Wrote, Maharashtra Bhavan would become a vital platform for strengthening ties between the united kingdom and the government of maharashtra. This Bhavan will promote cultural exchange through Marathi Literature, Dance, Music, and Festivals. It will also serve as a hub for language classes, workshops, and international conferences – helping to spread and preserve the Marathi language on a global scale. “

(With IANS Inputs)

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