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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis urges universities to prioritize innovation, start‑ups and job creation
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 12:03 AM
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that higher‑education institutions in Maharashtra should shift focus towards fostering innovation, supporting start‑ups and generating employment opportunities.
In a statement reported by Mid‑Day, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted the need for the state’s universities to re‑orient their priorities. He argued that academic institutions must move beyond traditional teaching to become engines of innovation and entrepreneurship.
The CM stressed that fostering start‑ups within campus ecosystems can directly address the state’s job‑creation challenges. By linking research with market needs, universities can produce graduates who are ready to launch viable businesses.
Fadnavis called for concrete steps such as updating curricula, establishing incubators, and strengthening partnerships with industry. He urged policymakers and university leaders to collaborate on creating an environment where ideas can be commercialised and employment opportunities can multiply.
The remarks come as Maharashtra seeks to boost its economic growth and position itself as a hub for technology‑driven enterprises. The CM’s appeal signals a policy shift that could see greater investment in university‑led innovation initiatives.
The CM stressed that fostering start‑ups within campus ecosystems can directly address the state’s job‑creation challenges. By linking research with market needs, universities can produce graduates who are ready to launch viable businesses.
Fadnavis called for concrete steps such as updating curricula, establishing incubators, and strengthening partnerships with industry. He urged policymakers and university leaders to collaborate on creating an environment where ideas can be commercialised and employment opportunities can multiply.
The remarks come as Maharashtra seeks to boost its economic growth and position itself as a hub for technology‑driven enterprises. The CM’s appeal signals a policy shift that could see greater investment in university‑led innovation initiatives.