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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Maha govt to seek help of private companies to upgrade its ITIs
1 2 3 Nagpur: To address the growing demand for skilled manpower in emerging sectors like solar energy and electric vehicles, the Maharashtra govt has announced a new policy to upgrade its industrial training institutes (ITIs) through private partnerships. Speaking at a seminar, skill development minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha said the policy is aimed at transforming govt ITIs into world-class training centres with the active involvement of private industry. "The pace of industrial change is rapid, and new technologies require new skills. We want to equip our youth accordingly," he said. The minister revealed that the state has 418 govt-run ITIs and nearly 600 in the private sector. "Training must align with actual job market needs," Lodha added. "We've studied the gaps and launched this policy to overcome gaps by partnering with industry." Under the scheme, industries, industrial associations, PSUs, and NGOs can adopt ITIs. Tenure options include 10 years with Rs10 crore investment or 20 years with Rs20 crore. MITRA (Maharashtra Institution for Transformation) will act as the strategic partner for implementation. Lodha assured the govt's commitment to provide technically skilled young manpower through ITIs and urged private companies to come forward with confidence to partner in this modernisation effort. This initiative involves multiple stakeholders including Ratan Tata Maharashtra State Skill University, Maharashtra State Skill Development Society, and others. Advantage Vidarbha's Ashish Kale expressed hope that the policy will meet the growing demand for skilled manpower driven by new industries in the Vidarbha region, supported by investments encouraged by leaders like chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union minister Nitin Gadkari. Lodha also attended a job fair organised by RTMNU with the District Skill Development Center and Model Career Center, where 19 companies offered jobs to over 300 students. A student app was also launched to help youth access employment and training resources.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BJP functionaries demand more women-centric schemes
Nashik: BJP functionaries in Nashik on Friday urged minister of skill, employment, entrepreneurship and innovation Mangal Prabhat Lodha to prioritise women-centric technical and skill education to boost self-employment opportunities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Minister Lodha, visiting the local BJP office, specifically asked for suggestions from the functionaries on how his ministry could best serve the public. A senior BJP office-bearer revealed that another significant demand raised was for government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) to undertake construction of rainwater harvesting systems in govt buildings. "This, they argued, would ensure a financial flow to the institutes while simultaneously advancing student skill development," the functionary said. Another suggestion was to provide different technical and skill development courses to women so that they could handle modern equipment required for the production of household or even industrial goods, which will help them to be self-employed. The functionaries also demanded that various measures should be taken to propagate information about the courses and schemes to the last man. The minister took note of all the demands and assured the functionaries of taking necessary steps to fulfil them. The minister also said he would soon form teams to spread the message of govt schemes to the beneficiaries.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
State government reaches out to 5,000 private organisations about PPP model for ITIs
MUMBAI: The state skill education department has penned a letter to over 5,000 companies, organisations, professionals, and entrepreneurs informing them about the public-private-partnerships (PPP) in developing Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state. Skill, employment, entrepreneurship, and innovation minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Wednesday announced the decision in the Mantralaya. The government resolution (GR) regarding this policy will be announced on June 6, the coronation day of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. To promote this policy, the minister will visit Nashik, Solapur, Nagpur, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar within the next week. 'The necessary improvements have not been made in ITIs for the last many years. There is a need to make these institutions more employment-oriented to restore their former glory,' Lodha said. 'Various industrial institutions across the state need skilled manpower.' He further explained that the industrial groups who 'invest' in running these institutions will get skilled manpower for their industries in return. Lodha also said he is discussing with all the stakeholders to ensure no errors in the decision. A letter with details about the policy and expected cooperation from private players has been sent out to 5,000 small and large industrial groups, institutions, and boards of directors across the state. The PPP will last for 10 and 20 years -- the concerned industrial group must invest at least ₹10 crore for a 10-year commitment and ₹20 crore for a 20-year one. 50% of this money will be spent on infrastructure and modern machinery. The rest will be spent on human resources. Currently, the government is paying the salaries of teachers in the ITIs. The participating industrial groups can appoint more skilled teachers if necessary. However, they will receive the same remuneration as the other teachers and any extra compensation will have to be covered by the private group. The industrial groups can implement the curriculum they want with the government's approval. Lessons from the 'Adopted School' scheme In 2022, the then school education minister Deepak Kesarkar announced the adopted school scheme to revive school infrastructure using corporate social responsibility and non-governmental Organisations. The scheme was widely opposed by the teachers, parents, and students as it allowed the private players to rename the school and conduct non-school activities on premises. Referring to it, Lodha said, 'Taking lessons from that we made certain changes in the scheme. Although the ITIs and the land belong to the government in this policy, we will give (the private players) the authority to design the curriculum and appoint teachers to the industries.' He further said students will be admitted through the common admission process.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt reaches out to cos for developing ITIs
Mumbai: The state govt has reached out to around 5,000 companies, associations, federations, professionals and entrepreneurs to rope them in the policy aimed towards developing the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) through public-private partnerships (PPP). The policy was announced through a govt resolution (GR) last week, and the state's skill development , employment and entrepreneurship department is in the process of getting feedback from all stakeholders, mainly the industries. The govt is already in talks with a handful of industries, said minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Wednesday. "We are asking industries to come forward and adopt the ITIs, offer a tailor-made course that is required in their industry and directly employ the students," said Lodha. The ownership of the ITI land and building will remain with the govt, but the industries can use existing courses or offer new ones based on their requirements. Existing teachers will also be retained, but if the partner industry wants to hire additional staff, they can be hired. One company from the food industry has already shown interest in an ITI in Sangli. The department has written to 5,000 organisations to take their feedback and understand their requirements. "We want these institutions to teach new-age courses that are not being currently offered in the ITIs. We will urge them to absorb 50% of the batch, and the remaining students will be employable in other companies from the same industry," said the minister during a media interaction. The cabinet had approved the policy during a meeting last week. The state has over 425 ITIs. While the state wants all the ITIs to be gradually adopted by the industries, in the first year the plan is to have at least 25 running in the PPP model. The Maharashtra Institute for Transformation (MITRA) will act as the strategic partner for the implementation of the policy. Every adopted ITI will have a monitoring committee too.
News18
18-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Bombay HC Allows Devotees To Build Temporary Shelter At Vile Parle Jain Site Amid Monsoon Concerns
Last Updated: Weeks ago, a small Jain shrine in the locality was removed, triggering deep disappointment among the community In a significant development for the Jain community, the Bombay high court (HC) court has granted permission for construction of a temporary shed at their religious site in Vile Parle (East), providing much-needed relief as the monsoon approaches. The ruling marks a crucial milestone in the ongoing efforts to safeguard community sentiments while adhering to legal protocols. Weeks ago, a small Jain shrine in the locality was removed, triggering deep disappointment among the community. Devotees, however, responded peacefully, choosing the legal route. Their plea was to be allowed to protect their sacred space from the rain and continue with their regular prayers and rituals. The shed, now being rapidly constructed under the supervision of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) K-East ward, is more than just a protective structure. It represents an affirmation of the community's faith, a practical measure to ensure the safety of the devotees, and a symbol of civic empathy. It will provide cover for worshippers and allow religious activities to proceed uninterrupted, despite seasonal challenges. For the local Jain population, this is not merely about shelter from the rain – it is about preserving a spiritual connection in a city constantly in flux. State Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha played a pivotal role in bringing about this resolution. Through persistent follow-up and intervention, he ensured that the concerns of the Jain community were heard and addressed. 'This is not just a matter of religion," Lodha said, reacting to the court order. 'It's a victory of public sentiment and a testament to how faith and law can coexist harmoniously. We stood firmly by our Jain brothers and sisters, and today's decision reaffirms their belief and dignity," he said. First Published: May 18, 2025, 12:31 IST
