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Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis announced on Wednesday that the state government would ‘Global Institute of Frontier Technology’ (Global Institute for Frontier Technologies). This institute will become a center of cutting-edge technological research and innovation not only in India but also globally. Fadnavis said the move is aimed at making Maharashtra the “technology hub” of the country, where future technologies will be developed and trained.

He told that this institute Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, biotechnology, robotics, Cyber ​​security And nanotechnology Will encourage collaboration in cutting-edge areas like education, research and industry. Fadnavis said that the state government will soon prepare a detailed policy and action plan for this.

Fadnavis made this announcement during a technical conference, where many scientists, entrepreneurs and industry experts from India and abroad were present. He said India is fast emerging as a technology powerhouse, and Maharashtra wants to lead this transformation. “The economy of the future will be based on knowledge and technology. We have to groom our youth in the same direction,” he said.

He further explained that the objective of this Global Institute will not be limited to academic education only, but it will also A bridge between industry and research Will do the work. Here students and researchers will be able to develop new innovations and products together. Apart from this, work will also be done on practical application of advanced technologies in collaboration with multinational companies and startups.

The Maharashtra government believes that in the coming years, huge employment opportunities will be created in areas like AI, quantum computing and biotechnology. Therefore, this institute will help in providing global level skills to the youth of the state. For this, the government is also exploring possibilities of cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Central Government and international universities.

Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur are being considered as possible locations for setting up this institute. According to sources, in the initial phase this institute will be around Rs 500 crore Can be installed at a cost of Rs. Later it will be expanded on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, so that private investment and global participation can be encouraged.

Fadnavis said Maharashtra has already been a leader in the IT and manufacturing sectors, and now it is time for it to play a leadership role in emerging technologies as well. He also said that many international companies are showing interest in setting up their research centers in Maharashtra, and the new institute will lay a solid foundation in this direction.

The state government believes that this institute will not only provide a new direction in education and research, but will also strengthen the local economy. Technology startups will get a boost, and new employment opportunities will be created. Also, it will serve as a “knowledge network” for universities and engineering colleges of Maharashtra.

Experts believe that if this plan is successful, Maharashtra will be the first state in the country to set up a global institute dedicated to frontier technology. This will not only change the identity of the state, but will also give India a prominent place on the map of global technology innovation.

The Maharashtra government is preparing to give formal approval to this project in the coming budget session. Fadnavis expressed confidence that with the establishment of this institute, a strong foundation will be laid for the technological future of the state and Maharashtra will emerge as the technological engine of “New India”.