Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Maharashtra Launches Skills Program for 75,000 Youth
Imagine a new program in Maharashtra to help young people get ready for jobs!
The government is starting special courses in schools to teach skills needed for different jobs like working on electric cars or with computers.
The Prime Minister is launching this program, and it starts in October 2025.
They will learn skills to get jobs or start their own businesses.
There will even be special courses just for women and people with disabilities.
This will help Maharashtra grow in new, exciting industries!
The Chief Minister’s Short-Term Employable Courses Programme will train 75,000 youth.
PM Modi will inaugurate the program in Maharashtra.
Courses will commence from October 9, 2025, across 419 ITIs and 141 technical schools.
The program aims to offer job-oriented training in line with industry demands.
Courses include training in emerging fields like Electric Vehicles, AI, and IoT.
- Who
- 75,000 youth in Maharashtra
- What
- A short-term skill development program offering industry-relevant training
- When
- Inauguration by PM Modi; Courses begin October 9, 2025
- Where
- Maharashtra, across government ITIs and technical schools
- Why
- To provide job-oriented training and promote self-employment.
Supporters
Potential Critics
Effectiveness
Supporters
Supporters believe the program will equip youth with industry-relevant skills, boost employability and contribute to Maharashtra’s growth in futuristic industries.
Potential Critics
Critics might question if the short-term courses provide enough training or lead to real job opportunities.
- Program Name
- Chief Minister’s Short-Term Employable Courses Programme
- Inauguration
- By PM Modi
- Target Trainees
- 75,000 youth annually
- Start Date
- October 9, 2025
- Training Locations
- 419 ITIs and 141 technical schools in Maharashtra
- Course Fees
- Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000 monthly
