Maharashtra Education Summit 2026: 'State Aims To Become Global Hub For Education, Research And Innovation,' Says Minister Chandrakant Patil

Mumbai, November 02, 2026 - The Maharashtra Higher Education Summit 2026 took place on Monday, with the aim of transforming the state into a global hub for education, research, and innovation, as declared by Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil. Patil, speaking at the inauguration of the summit at Dr Homi Bhabha State University, emphasized that higher education should not only grant degrees but also empower students, making them self-reliant and capable of contributing significantly to the nation's development.

The vision of Maharashtra's higher education, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, focuses on fostering research, industry-oriented education, and international academic collaborations. Patil believes that the summit marks a crucial step towards making Maharashtra's universities globally competitive and providing students with opportunities that align with the evolving global demands.

Industry-academia collaboration is a key priority for the state, with the aim of developing skilled manpower to meet technological, industrial, and market requirements. The summit gathered representatives from various educational institutions, industry, academia, and government bodies to exchange ideas and share best practices for achieving the vision of Viksit Maharashtra 2047.