Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Lodha Urges Industries to Create Youth Jobs Ahead of Fair
Maharashtra has many young people looking for jobs.
At the same time, companies have jobs that need to be filled.
Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha said helping young people find work is everyone’s responsibility.
He said some young people do not get hired because they lack skills or confidence in interviews.
Companies were asked to tell the government which jobs are available.
The government can then help train people for those jobs.
Representatives from 32 companies discussed the employment fair.
The fair will take place across Maharashtra on September 29.
Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha said creating youth employment is a social responsibility shared by government, industry and society.
He said many unemployed young people miss job opportunities because they lack necessary skills or confidence during interviews.
Lodha urged companies to share vacancy details so suitable candidates can receive targeted training.
Representatives from 32 industries and establishments attended an employer round table in Mumbai’s Bandra East.
The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay ‘World Record Employment Mahakumbh’ is scheduled across Maharashtra on September 29.
- Who
- Maharashtra Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, the Skill Development Department, and representatives of 32 industries and establishments.
- What
- An employer round table was held to encourage companies to create jobs, share vacancies, and participate in a major employment fair.
- When
- The round table was held on Friday, and the employment fair is scheduled for September 29.
- Where
- The discussion took place at the District Collector’s Office in Bandra East, Mumbai; the fair will be held across Maharashtra.
- Why
- To connect unemployed youth with available jobs and help address gaps in interview skills, confidence, and job-specific training.
- Minister
- Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Maharashtra Skill Development Minister
- Employment fair
- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay ‘World Record Employment Mahakumbh’
- Fair date
- September 29
- Participating organizations
- Representatives from 32 industries and establishments
- Main challenge identified
- Some young job seekers lack required skills or confidence in interviews
- Industry request
- Share vacancy details and create more opportunities for skilled youth
- Registration
- An online application is available for industries and establishments
