Devendra Fadnavis' birthday was marked by a renewed emphasis on Maharashtra's employment and skill development agenda as Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha reaffirmed the government's commitment to creating industry-ready talent. He said the state is aligning workforce development with growing investments, industrial expansion and entrepreneurship opportunities under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The government aims to strengthen employability through practical skills, innovation and entrepreneurship while supporting Maharashtra's position as a leading destination for business, investment and economic growth.
Devendra Fadnavis Birthday: Mangal Prabhat Lodha Highlights Maharashtra’s Push for Jobs, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
On the occasion of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ birthday, Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to employment generation, skill development and entrepreneurship, citing major investments, training initiatives and job creation programmes.
Devendra Fadnavis’ employment-focused development vision received renewed emphasis on his birthday as Maharashtra’s Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department announced stronger efforts to prepare industry-ready youth across the state. Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha said the department would continue strengthening workforce development to match the state’s expanding investment landscape.
According to Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Maharashtra has placed industrial growth, investment and employment generation among its highest priorities under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He said every new employment opportunity created in the state should be supported by a skilled workforce capable of meeting industry requirements.
Lodha stated that the department is reinforcing its commitment to skill development, employment generation, entrepreneurship and innovation while marking the Chief Minister’s birthday. He said the government’s objective extends beyond creating jobs to ensuring young people possess the practical skills required by modern industries.
The minister noted that Maharashtra has emerged among India’s leading states in industrial development, investment attraction and infrastructure expansion. He credited the government’s policy initiatives and investor engagement for strengthening the state’s position as a preferred destination for business growth.
Investment commitments expected to generate large-scale employment
Referring to investment agreements signed during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Mangal Prabhat Lodha said Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹15.70 lakh crore are expected to facilitate approximately 15.95 lakh employment opportunities across Maharashtra.
He said the department is working to ensure these employment opportunities primarily benefit Maharashtra’s youth by aligning skill development programmes with the changing requirements of industries. Training modules are continuously being updated to improve employability and workforce readiness.
According to departmental figures shared by the minister, 1,619 employment fairs were organised between April 2024 and June 2026, resulting in employment for 85,834 young people through recruitment drives conducted across different regions of Maharashtra.
Lodha also highlighted the achievements of the Chief Minister Youth Work Training Scheme, under which 1,38,635 youth received direct training. Additionally, scholarships worth ₹897.65 crore were distributed to eligible participants under the programme.
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Skill centres, ITIs and apprenticeship programmes remain central
The minister said more than 3.84 lakh youth are currently receiving training through 2,507 skill development centres operating across Maharashtra. These institutions continue supporting industry-oriented learning through practical and technical training programmes.
He further stated that over 1.71 lakh candidates have become employment-ready under various National Apprenticeship Schemes, while the state’s Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) prepare nearly 1.5 lakh skilled youth annually to meet evolving industrial demands.
According to Lodha, modern technologies, short-term vocational courses, specialised skill centres and industry-linked training programmes are enabling young people to adapt to rapidly changing employment markets and emerging sectors of the economy.
The minister added that during the current financial year alone, nearly 7.5 lakh candidates have become employment-ready through skill development centres, apprenticeship programmes, short-term courses and ITIs operating under the department.
Entrepreneurship receives parallel policy focus
Besides employment initiatives, Mangal Prabhat Lodha said Maharashtra is promoting entrepreneurship through 36 Startup Centres, the Chief Minister Mahafund, and multiple self-employment schemes designed to encourage innovation and business creation.
He said the department aims not only to prepare job seekers but also to develop young entrepreneurs capable of generating employment opportunities for others, thereby contributing to Maharashtra’s long-term economic growth and innovation ecosystem.
Concluding his remarks, Lodha said the department remains fully committed to implementing Devendra Fadnavis’ employment-oriented vision for a developed Maharashtra. He extended birthday wishes to the Chief Minister, expressing hope for his good health, long life and continued leadership in advancing the state’s development agenda.
This article is based on an official statement issued by Maharashtra’s Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department. Sprouts News has reproduced the information in the public interest.
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