AVEVA and Government of Maharashtra Sign MOU to Accelerate "Connected Maharashtra" Vision 2030

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“We are excited to align our expertise in industrial software and AI with the state’s ambitious Maharashtra Vision 2030, and we are confident we can help achieve a digitally integrated future that benefits all citizens." - Chris Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of APAC, AVEVA

September 2025 : AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, and the Government of Maharashtra have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the "Connected Maharashtra" initiative. This key component of the state's Vision 2030 roadmap aims to leverage digital transformation, industrial AI, and cross-sector innovation to position Maharashtra as India's first fully integrated connected state.

The partnership is designed to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, increase revenue, and support sustainability goals across industrial value chains and critical infrastructure. A key part of the initiative is to develop digitized service offerings, financial benefit plans, and a digital implementation roadmap for all state departments. The deployment of industrial solutions will enable real-time data analytics, predictive maintenance, and operational optimization.

The MOU outlines the initial phase, a "Lighthouse Project – Discovery Phase," with five primary objectives: Accelerate Digital Transformation: Modernizing key sectors like water, energy, and infrastructure with advanced technology. Establish a Foundational Digital Platform: Creating a single, integrated platform for seamless data exchange across government departments and private sectors. Foster a Collaborative Ecosystem: Building a network of partners, including government bodies, system integrators, academic institutions, and private enterprises, to drive innovation. Support Sustainable Growth: Aligning technological advancements with the state’s Vision 2030 and Net Zero commitments. Demonstrate Tangible Value: Piloting use cases to prove a clear return on investment and measure efficiency gains from digital initiatives.

Commenting on the partnership, Chris Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific, AVEVA, said, "This formal collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra marks a significant step toward creating smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient infrastructure for the people. We are excited to align our expertise in industrial software and AI with the state’s ambitious Maharashtra Vision 2030, and we are confident we can help achieve a digitally integrated future that benefits all citizens."

Sue Quense, Chief Commercial Officer, AVEVA, added, "Our collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra reflects our commitment to enabling digital transformation that is both innovative and sustainable. By bringing together data, AI, and cross-sector expertise, we aim to support Maharashtra in building a connected future that delivers tangible value to its citizens.”

This initiative builds on AVEVA’s successful history of enabling unified data management in the state. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the AVEVA PI System has been used to monitor safe drinking water and improve scheme management. Similarly, a unified operations system in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has already resulted in a 15–20 percent reduction in energy use and a 15-18 percent decrease in water losses.

Future phases of the "Connected Maharashtra" initiative are planned to scale pilot projects, expand smart infrastructure across key sectors, and build long-term digital capability through training and collaboration.

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