Early Life and Education
Atul Moreshwar Save was born on February 26, 1962, in Nanded, Maharashtra. He has completed his graduation in B Com.
Political Career
2014 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Election: Atul Save won the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Assembly Constituency of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in 2014, representing the BJP.
2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Election: He was re-elected as the Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Aurangabad East constituency in 2019.
Ministerial Posts
Minister of Co-operation: Atul Save held this position earlier and is currently serving as the Minister of Housing Development in the Maharashtra government since August 9, 2022.
Minister of Other Backward Classes (OBC) Welfare: He also served as the Minister of OBC Welfare.
Minister of State for Industry & Mining: Atul Save held this position from June 16, 2019, to November 8, 2019.
Key Political Initiatives
Housing Policy Initiatives: Atul Save has been at the forefront of Maharashtra’s housing policy reforms. He announced a comprehensive housing policy that aims to streamline processes, promote ease of doing business, and make housing accessible to all. This policy is expected to have a far-reaching impact on the state’s housing sector. (Pune Mirror)
Maharashtra Housing Minister Atul Save announced an upcoming amnesty scheme to resolve issues with the registration of new owners in slum rehabilitation projects. Currently, names of new hutment owners are not included in Annexure 2, leading to delays and confusion in many Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) projects across Mumbai. Save assured the Assembly that the government will convene a high-level meeting to address these issues, offering relief to affected slum dwellers. The announcement followed concerns raised by BJP legislator Ashish Shelar about long-stalled SRA projects in the city. (Daijiworld)
Affordable Housing As the Housing Minister, Save has emphasized the importance of affordable housing, particularly for economically weaker sections. Under his leadership, initiatives like the PMAY-U (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban) have seen significant progress in Aurangabad and other parts of Maharashtra, (Pune Mirror)
Industrial Growth: Save has also played a role in promoting industrial growth in Aurangabad, leveraging his background in business to attract investment and create job opportunities .
The Maharashtra Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has approved a policy to increase the construction of flats for those affected by various projects. Initiated by Minister Atul Save, the policy requires agencies like BMC, SRA, and MMRDA to create a 15-year plan for building these flats. Immediate needs will be reviewed within 3 to 5 years, and additional flats from BMC and MHADA projects will be allocated. Developers may receive up to 50% premium adjustments as an incentive.
Major Achievement
Atul Save, Maharashtra’s Housing and Other Backward Classes Welfare Minister, was honored with the “Influential Politician Award” at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year 2024 ceremony. This award recognizes Save’s significant impact on Maharashtra’s political landscape, acknowledging his leadership and contributions to the state’s development. (Lokmat)
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Personal Life
Atul Save is married and has children. He balances his professional responsibilities with his role as a family man, often involving his family in public events and community activities.
Promises and Future Commitments
- State Cabinet Minister Atul Save played a pivotal role in securing funding for the new water supply project in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. He announced that the remaining balance of Rs 822 crore would soon be released, following instructions from Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. This amount includes a soft loan with a tenure of 50 years. Save emphasized that the project must meet its December 2024 deadline, though some components might become operational by March 2025. (TOI)
- Save was instrumental in attracting a landmark Rs 20,000 crore investment from Toyota Kirloskar Motor, which was kept secret to avoid losing the deal to other states. (TOI)
- Atul Save, Maharashtra’s Housing and Other Backward Classes Welfare Minister, oversaw the distribution of offer letters to 158 eligible applicants from the Master List of old cess buildings through a computerized lottery organized by MHADA’s Mumbai Building Repair and Reconstruction Board. He also announced the waiver of the Rs 70,500 NOC fee for these winners. This initiative, held at MHADA headquarters, aimed to ensure transparency in the allocation of flats, marking a historic moment as 265 eligible tenants from old cess buildings benefited from this process for the first time. (Realty+)
- In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the Maharashtra government’s Housing Department has initiated the dynamic construction of 1,056 flats under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The groundbreaking ceremony for this significant housing project was held at Nakshatra Wadi, aiming to fulfill the housing needs of over a thousand citizens in the area.
