Maharashtra Clears Global Competence Centre Policy, Targets 4 Lakh Jobs

The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the Global Competence Centre (GCC) Policy 2025, aimed at making the state a hub for multinational firms’ back-end and R&D operations.

The policy targets the establishment of around 400 GCCs by 2030 with expected investment of Rs 50,600 crore.

Officials said this initiative could generate nearly 4 lakh jobs over the next five years, particularly in tier-II and tier-III cities such as Nagpur, Nashik, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Global Competence Centres are specialised units of multinational companies handling functions like IT, finance, engineering, and research. Maharashtra already hosts several GCCs in Pune and Mumbai, and the policy aims to extend this growth to emerging cities.

The government has promised single-window clearances, incentives for skill development, and infrastructure support under the new framework. Special attention will be given to training local youth to meet the demand for high-skill roles.

State officials described the move as a step toward diversifying Maharashtra’s economic growth while leveraging its educated workforce.