Business & Educational Tourism

Challenges and Opportunities

Challenges:

• Infrastructure gaps in smaller cities
• Traffic and pollution in metro cities
• Visa and regulation issues for international students/business travelers

Opportunities:

• Promoting tier-2 cities like Aurangabad, Kolhapur, and Amravati
• Expanding educational exchange programs
• Encouraging startups and research tourism

Maharashtra’s strong economy and academic heritage make it a unique destination for business and educational tourism. With continued infrastructure development and global collaborations, the state is poised to become a leading knowledge and commerce destination in South Asia.