Maharashtra: ‘Seva First Innovation Challenge’ Gets Record-Breaking Response With Over 1.07 Lakh Registrations; 50 Winners To Receive ₹5 Crore
Mumbai, November 3, 2026: Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the ‘Seva First Innovation Challenge’, a multi-state innovation competition organised through the Department of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, has received an unprecedented response from students, youth, aspiring entrepreneurs and researchers.…
Mumbai, November 3, 2026: The 'Seva First Innovation Challenge' has garnered a record-breaking response, with over 1.07 lakh registrations from students, young professionals, entrepreneurs and researchers. The competition, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, offers a platform for innovators to showcase their ideas and provides financial support for implementation.
Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha highlighted the overwhelming response, stating that they initially expected only 10,000 applications from Maharashtra, but the initiative has gained immense popularity among India's youth. With 1.07 lakh registrations and 50 winners set to receive ₹10 lakh each, the competition aims to foster creativity, entrepreneurship and the implementation of socially beneficial innovations in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education and emerging technologies.
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