The Maharashtra government has decided to rename the settlements in the state based on caste. Names such as Mahar-wada, Bouddh - wada, Mang - wada, Dhor - vasti, Brahman - wada, Malli - gali will be renamed as Samata Nagar, Bhim Nagar, Jyoti Nagar, Shahungar and Kranti Nagar.