India, March 20 -- Microsoft and the Gates Foundation on Thursday have collaborated with the Maharashtra government to make the state a model for digital governance including setting up innovation city in Navi Mumbai and help empower 25 lakh women in becoming self-employed.

Microsoft's co-founder Bill Gates along with representatives from the Gates Foundation met Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

"The foundation will extend technical and financial support to the Maharashtra government in this sector and Mr Gates has assured to launch it in Gadchiroli district," the statement issued by chief minister office stated.

Fadnavis apprised Gates, that the state government was working towards ensuring farmers have access to electric...