Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced a roadmap to position the state as a leading AI and innovation hub at Mumbai Tech Week 2026. Plans include attracting Rs 10,000 crore in AI investments, creating 1.5 lakh jobs, establishing six Centres of Excellence and AI Innovation Regions. AI deployment across agriculture, policing and healthcare was also highlighted.
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to position Maharashtra as India’s leading artificial intelligence and innovation hub, announcing plans to attract Rs 10,000 crore in AI investments and generate nearly 1.5 lakh jobs in the sector.
Speaking at Mumbai Tech Week 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Fadnavis said Maharashtra is building a complete ecosystem for startups, innovators and AI talent through policy support, incubators, accelerators and investment mechanisms.
“Maharashtra is the best place to work, create for India, and create for the world,” Fadnavis said while addressing entrepreneurs, investors and technology leaders gathered at the event.
The Chief Minister announced that the state plans to establish six Centres of Excellence focused on artificial intelligence and create dedicated AI Innovation Regions across Maharashtra. He also revealed plans for a 'Compute-as-a-Service' facility that will provide startups, researchers and innovators access to nearly 2,000 GPUs to support AI development and research.
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