Overview

• The Maharashtra State Innovation Society inked MoUs with Finland’s government, GATI, Magic Billion and Charcos Enterprises to advance innovation under Vision 2047.
• The agreements chart joint initiatives for advanced Finnish-backed training centers, startup summits, job fairs and research exchange programs.
• Maharashtra hosts over 28,000 active startups, with the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme distributing Rs 2.34 crore to 52 women-led ventures.
• Development continues on a 250-acre Innovative City in Navi Mumbai and an integrated startup facility at the Chandivali ITI as part of infrastructure upgrades.
• The Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojana has benefited 1.5 lakh youths and state-run programs secured employment for 1.34 lakh candidates since December 2024.