<h1>Minister Highlights Pune-Mumbai Start-Up Ecosystem; 46% Include Women, Urges Balanced Government Role in Innovation.</h1> The Minister for Commerce and Industry visited the Science and Technology Park at Savitribai Phule Pune University, highlighting the competitive start-up ecosystem between Pune and Mumbai. He noted that 46% of start-ups registered with DPIIT include women, emphasizing their role in Maharashtra's start-up culture. With over 50,000 start-ups, India ranks third globally in this sector. The minister stressed the importance of academia, industry, and research collaboration for start-up growth and cautioned against excessive government intervention. He praised initiatives like Covaxin for showcasing successful government-industry collaboration and highlighted the need for innovative solutions for farmers and disadvantaged groups.