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Maharashtra signs partnership with Germany's Hesse to spur investment and jobs
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 03:37 AM
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a new cooperation agreement with the German state of Hesse aimed at attracting investment, fostering innovation and creating skilled jobs in Maharashtra.
Mumbai, Aug 21 (Mid-Day) – Maharashtra’s government today formalised a partnership with Hesse, a federal state in Germany, to explore joint opportunities in investment, technology and skill development. The agreement was unveiled by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during a bilateral meeting that highlighted the two regions’ complementary strengths.
The MoU outlines a framework for collaborative projects, knowledge exchange and business delegations that will focus on sectors where Maharashtra seeks growth and Hesse offers expertise. Both sides said the partnership will create pathways for German firms to set up operations in the Indian state and for local startups to access European markets.
Officials expect the initiative to generate new employment, enhance the skill base of the workforce and attract foreign capital, thereby reinforcing Maharashtra’s position as a hub for innovation. The agreement marks a step forward in the state’s broader strategy to deepen international economic ties.
Further details on implementation timelines and specific programmes will be shared by the respective ministries in the coming weeks.
The MoU outlines a framework for collaborative projects, knowledge exchange and business delegations that will focus on sectors where Maharashtra seeks growth and Hesse offers expertise. Both sides said the partnership will create pathways for German firms to set up operations in the Indian state and for local startups to access European markets.
Officials expect the initiative to generate new employment, enhance the skill base of the workforce and attract foreign capital, thereby reinforcing Maharashtra’s position as a hub for innovation. The agreement marks a step forward in the state’s broader strategy to deepen international economic ties.
Further details on implementation timelines and specific programmes will be shared by the respective ministries in the coming weeks.