The Maharashtra government has launched an ambitious plan to upgrade the Maharashtra NIRF ranking performance of its public universities. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired a high-level review meeting to evaluate the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) and key goals under the Vision Maharashtra 2047 roadmap.
Fadnavis urged universities to raise academic quality, strengthen research, and improve competitiveness at national and global levels. He asked institutions to create a time-bound action plan that highlights gaps in teaching, research output, and infrastructure. To track progress, the government will build a digital dashboard that monitors each university’s performance.
“The government will provide tools needed for assessment and improvement,” Fadnavis said. He stressed the need for strong industry partnerships, internships, and apprenticeship programmes to enhance student employability.
The meeting also detailed a long-term strategy to improve the Maharashtra NIRF ranking of public universities up to 2047. Additional Chief Secretary B. Venugopal Reddy presented the roadmap, which focuses on turning Maharashtra into a global education hub.
Officials discussed ways to stop the outflow of students to foreign universities and attract NRI and international students instead. The plan includes promoting high-technology research, increasing patent development, and aligning courses with future skill demands.
Fadnavis highlighted that private universities are growing faster, and public universities must step up to stay competitive. He said the government wants public institutions to “excel beyond private counterparts” by improving quality and innovation.
The reforms aim to transform the state’s education ecosystem, boost global collaborations, and strengthen academic excellence. Maharashtra hopes to build a skilled workforce and position itself as a preferred global study destination by 2047.
