Lok Sabha Question No. 2047 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Establishment of Incubation Centres under STPI Scheme in Maharashtra
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2047

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 11.02.2026

## ESTABLISHMENT OF INCUBATION CENTRES UNDER STPI SCHEME IN MAHARASHTRA

## 2047.  DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  incubation  centres  established  under  the  Software  Technology  Parks  of  India (STPI) scheme in the State of Maharashtra and the tangible outcomes achieved so far in terms of startups incubated, employment generated, products developed and patents/IPRs filed during the last five years;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to strengthen the STPI incubation scheme in Tier-2 and Tier3 cities of Maharashtra and if so, the details of cities identified, timelines and budgetary support;
- (c)  the  key  issues  and  challenges  faced  in  implementation  of  the  STPI  incubation  scheme  in Maharashtra including feedback received from existing software parks;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  serious  physical  infrastructure  constraints  in  Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjawadi, Pune, affecting IT units and start-ups; and
- (e)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Union  Government  in  coordination  with  the  State  Government  of Maharashtra to address these infrastructure challenges and ensure smooth functioning and growth of the IT ecosystem in the region?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) to (c):  The Government of India is making continuous efforts to promote IT industry across India including smaller cities and towns. As a part of this initiative, Software Technology Parks have been established in 68 cities across India with 60 centres in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The STPI centres provide Incubation services, High Speed Data Communication services, Cloud services and other statutory support services.

At present, six Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) centres are operational in Maharashtra at Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Kolhapur and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, with a total 1,148 plugand-play seats.

During  the  last  five  years,  STPI-registered  units  in  Maharashtra  have  achieved  exports  of approximately ₹8.58 lakh crore. Further, 93 startups/units have been incubated at these STPI centres, and 53 startups/units are presently under incubation, generating 1,194 employment opportunities.

Further, two Centres of Excellence (CoEs) -CoE for Automotive: Autonomous/Connected/Electric/Shared vehicle at Pune and CoE for IoT in Agriculture at Akola, have been established in the State. Through these CoEs, 93 startups have been supported, which have led  to  the  development  of  160  products,  filing  of  128  IPRs,  and  generation  of  946  employment opportunities.

(d) to (e): As part of infrastructure development, the Government of Maharashtra has undertaken a Metro Rail Project from Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park (RGIP), Hinjawadi, Pune to Shivajinagar, Pune through  Pune  Metropolitan  Region  Development  Authority  (PMRDA).  The  total  length  of  the project  is  23.30  km,  out  of  which  approximately  7.59  km  falls  within  RGIP  area.  There  are  23 stations  proposed  on  this  corridor,  including  8  stations  within  Rajiv  Gandhi  Infotech  Park, Hinjawadi. The project, upon completion, is expected to significantly reduce road congestion in the area.  Further,  asphalting  of  roads  under  the  metro  alignment  within  RGIP  limits  is  also  being undertaken by PMRDA.

Further, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has undertaken various measures to mitigate infrastructure-related issues in RGIP, Hinjawadi Industrial Area, which include:

- Upgradation  of  existing  infrastructure,  including  widening  of  roads  and  improvement  of footpaths.
- Proposal for construction of pedestrian footover bridges (skywalks) to facilitate safe pedestrian movement.
- Augmentation of the existing Water Supply Scheme from 24 Million Litres per Day to 48 Million Litres per Day to address water supply requirements.
- Completion of repair  works  and  placement  of Annual  Maintenance  Contracts  (AMCs)  for upkeep of infrastructure facilities.
- Construction of a six-lane road from Baner to Hinjawadi as an alternate connectivity route.

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