New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Maharashtra is deepening its commitment to entrepreneurship with a focused push on women-led innovation. At the inauguration of the Innovation Mahakumbh 2025 at SNDT Women's University in Juhu, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that nearly 45% of the state's registered startups are led by women, positioning Maharashtra as the country's emerging "startup capital."

Speaking at the launch of a new pre-incubation center, Fadnavis said the government aims to strengthen student entrepreneurship and innovation through targeted support. "The pre-incubation center will help students develop their startup ideas, build prototypes, and prepare for incubation programs offering financial and technical support," he said. ...