| Cabinet Type: | Ministry |
| Jurisdiction: | Maharashtra |
| Flag: | File:Seal of Maharashtra.svg |
| Flag Border: | true |
| Date Formed: | 8 March 1962 |
| Date Dissolved: | 19 November 1962 |
| Government Head: | Yashwantrao Chavan |
| Government Head Title: | Chief Minister |
| State Head: | Sri Prakasa (Till April 1962) P. Subbarayan (April - October 1962) |
| State Head Title: | Governor |
| Total Number: | 31 17 Cabinet ministers (Incl. Chief Minister) 14 deputy ministers |
| Political Parties: | Congress |
| Legislature Status: | Majority government |
| Opposition Party: | PWPI BJS |
| Opposition Leader: |
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| Previous: | Y. Chavan I |
| Successor: | Kannamwar |
Yashwantrao Chavan formed his second ministry as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on 8 March 1962,[1] after leading his Indian National Congress to a majority in 1962 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election. He demitted office in November 1962, having been appointed Minister of Defence by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.[2] [3] He was succeeded by his buildings and communication minister, Marotrao Kannamwar.[4]
The Second Chavan ministry consisted of 31 members: Chavan, 16 cabinet ministers, and 14 deputy ministers. The regions of Maharashtra were represented as follows:
| Region | Cabinet ministers | Deputy ministers |
|---|---|---|
| Vidarbha | 5 | 2 |
| Marathwada | 2 | 3 |
| Western Maharashtra, Khandesh, & Konkan | 6† | 8 |
| Mumbai | 4 | 1 |
| † including Chief Minister | ||