TGC 2026: Students pitch Maharashtra's innovation roadmap to CM Fadnavis
Six B-school teams, chosen from 4,429, pitch CM Fadnavis ideas to make Maharashtra an innovation hub by 2035 at TGC 2026 today.
Six teams of business and public policy students from leading institutions are presenting their ideas to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the final round of The Governance Challenge (TGC) 2026. India's only governance-focused competition, TGC 2026 is hosted by the Government of Maharashtra and supported by the Gates Foundation, with participants aiming to transform Maharashtra into a leading innovation hub by 2035.
Over 4,429 teams participated from 30 institutions, with the final six shortlisted from Indian School of Business, BITS School of Management, SJMSOM at IIT Bombay, IIM Mumbai, and IIM Ranchi. The teams tackle key sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, governance, financial inclusion, and urban development. The finalists will pitch their plans to a distinguished jury of state officials and domain experts, who will mentor them before their presentations.
The top three teams will receive a prize pool of Rs 9 lakh, along with certificates and interview opportunities with Samagra, a governance consulting firm partnering with states to implement systemic reforms and improve public services.
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