<h1>Economic Disparities Plague Maharashtra: Uneven Development, Mumbai Dominance Highlight Need for Strategic Intervention and Fund Allocation</h1> Maharashtra faces significant economic challenges, including uneven regional development and heavy reliance on Mumbai. The state's economic output is concentrated in Konkan division, with Mumbai contributing 20% of Gross State Value Added. Only seven districts have per capita income above the state average. Key issues include low agricultural productivity, low workforce participation, climate vulnerability, insufficient urban infrastructure, and demographic shifts. The report seeks increased central fund allocation to support economic growth and address regional disparities.