Growth, Risk, and Oversight: A Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Industrial Landscape of Maharashtra, India

This research offers an extensive analysis of the framework, efficiency, and regulatory environment of industrial sector of Maharashtra for year 2020-2025. Using a mixed-method strategy, we combine descriptive statistics, temporal trend analysis and spatial mapping to transcend aggregate data and uncover the intricate dynamics of industrial development and safety. Our examination reveals a sector led by non-hazardous units (74.72%) and a noticeably male dominated workforce (91.6%).Although the number of factories and workers continue to rise, this growth contrast with a consistent annual accident rate of around 270 incidents a notable regulatory shortfall, as more than 88% of factories function without yearly inspections in several years. We observe a significant concentration of industrial operations in a western corridor, emphasising notable regional inequalities. The research finds that industrial safety issues of Maharashtra stem not just from hazard concentrations but from complicated interactions of swift growth, inadequate regulatory systems, and entrenched structural elements. It advocates for comprehensive policy strategy that emphasises tactical resource distribution, data-driven evaluations, and improved readiness to conduct industrial expansion with employee safety.