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         Rajarshi Chh. Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur (1894-1922) is considered to be a great king because of his social welfare oriented and production emphatic policies regarding different sectors of the state economy. During his reign spread over 28 years he made balanced efforts to initiate and sustain a process of economic growth coupled with social justice. His thoughts, policies and pogrammes covered areas like infrastructure, agriculture, co-operation, industry, trade, finance, labour, services including education and health. He developed systematic approach to public finances of the state and incorporated important policy decisions resulting into social justice and larger welfare in the broad framework of freedom of policy making and implementation under overall supervision and guidance from the British Govt.