Transforming Governance: Jayant Deshmukh Meets with Cabinet Minister Shri. BharatSeth Gogawale to Streamline Migrant Workforce Movement

Mumbai, Maharashtra – 19-Nov-2025

Jayant Bharat Deshmukh, Author, AI Consultant, Digital Transformation Leader, and Keynote Speaker, met Hon’ble Shri BharatSeth Gogawale, Cabinet Minister in the Government of Maharashtra, who oversees the Employment Guarantee Scheme, Horticulture, and Salt Pan Land Development departments, to discuss a strategic approach for addressing Maharashtra’s growing migrant workforce challenge.

Every year, over 50 lakh migrant workers arrive in Maharashtra from different states seeking employment. In the absence of a centralized and structured tracking system, this influx has resulted in rising congestion in major cities, unplanned resource allocation, and increasing pressure on public infrastructure.

The meeting focused on designing a data-driven, AI-enabled migrant workforce tracking and planning framework, aimed at helping the state manage migration patterns more efficiently. Key components discussed included:

• Understanding and forecasting inter-state migration trends

• Improving city-level planning and reducing overpopulation

• Enhancing distribution of employment opportunities across districts

• Strengthening planning for housing, healthcare, and essential services

• Implementing transparent, data-backed governance mechanisms

Hon’ble Minister Shri BharatSeth Gogawale appreciated the insights presented and acknowledged the urgent need for a systematic approach to managing the annual migrant inflow. He assured that the subject will be taken up in forthcoming meetings to finalize a practical and comprehensive action plan.

This initiative marks a significant step toward smarter governance, sustainable urban development, and structured workforce management, paving the way for a more organized and future-ready Maharashtra.