Maharashtra Cabinet Approves PPP Policy To Transform ITIs Into Global Skill Hubs
The policy, developed by the Department of Skill Development, Employment, and Entrepreneurship, seeks to create a future-ready, employable workforce
To align vocational education with global industry standards, the Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a new Public-Private Partnership (PPP) policy aimed at transforming government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into world-class skill development centres.
The policy, developed by the Department of Skill Development, Employment, and Entrepreneurship, seeks to create a future-ready, employable workforce by inviting corporate and philanthropic participation in training delivery, infrastructure upgradation, and curriculum design.
The Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA) will serve as the strategic partner for policy implementation.
महाराष्ट्र राज्याचे मंत्रिमंडळ निर्णय!राज्यातील शासकीय औद्योगिक प्रशिक्षण संस्थांच्या (ITI) सार्वजनिक-खाजगी भागीदारीतून अद्ययावतीकरण धोरणाचा निर्णय घेण्यात आला आहे. यामध्ये ITI चे जागतिक दर्जाच्या प्रशिक्षण केंद्रांमध्ये रूपांतरण करण्याचा मुख्य हेतू असून, उद्योग व ITI… pic.twitter.com/BU14eesHyo
— Mangal Prabhat Lodha (@MPLodha) May 13, 2025
Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, addressing a press conference, said that around two lakh students across the state are expected to benefit from this initiative. 'Our goal is to ensure that ITI students not only receive globally relevant training but also get access to better employment opportunities through strong industry linkages," Lodha said.
As per the policy, the government will retain ownership of ITI campuses and employees, while private partners will be permitted to introduce new courses, invest in high-end equipment, and modernise facilities. Partners can operate under CSR initiatives and will receive incentives such as tax benefits, provided they invest at least Rs 10 crore over 10 years or Rs 20 crore over 20 years. The initiative will begin with 25 ITIs and eventually expand to 100, based on a pilot review.
Centres of Excellence will be established based on regional industry demands—such as automotive clusters in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar—offering advanced courses in AI, cybersecurity, IoT, robotics, green energy, and more.
A job placement cell will also be established within each upgraded ITI. Importantly, the PPP framework ensures that private entities cannot claim ownership over public infrastructure or rebrand institutions.
All decisions will be overseen by a government-led steering committee, which reserves the right to terminate partnerships if terms are violated.
With focus on inclusivity, the policy also aims to increase women's participation in skill training and foster startup ecosystems through guidance and funding within ITI campuses.
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