The Maharashtra government introduced the Chief Minister MahaFund, a ₹500 crore initiative aimed at supporting startups and MSMEs. The fund offers loans ranging from ₹5 to ₹10 lakh, targeting youth, women, ITI graduates, and rural entrepreneurs. This move is expected to empower 1.25 lakh entrepreneurs and support 50,000 startups over the next five years.
Maharashtra's cabinet approved the Bamboo Industrial Policy, aiming to establish the state as a global leader in bamboo-based industries. The policy envisions an investment of ₹50,000 crore and is aligned with the National Bamboo Mission and the Maharashtra Mission 2023. It focuses on sustainable industrial growth, rural employment generation, and environmental balance.
Maharashtra unveiled the Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2025, targeting investments worth ₹50,600 crore and the creation of 4 lakh highly skilled jobs. The policy offers a mix of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for companies establishing GCCs, including capital and rental subsidies, payroll support, and exemptions on property tax, stamp duty, and electricity duty.
The Maharashtra government approved the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) Policy 2025, with a financial plan of ₹3,268 crore. The policy aims to promote the state's creative economy and establish Maharashtra as a global hub for AVGC-XR industries.
Maharashtra inaugurated a statewide mechanised laundry service for 593 government hospitals. This initiative aims to improve hygiene standards and operational efficiency in public healthcare facilities, ensuring better service delivery to patients.