State govt forms skill education committee
MUMBAI: The state government has established a committee to develop a comprehensive skilleducation policy aimed at streamlining and integrating various ongoing skill development initiatives across the state.
The Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department has created a ten-member committee comprising academicians, skill education and entrepreneurship experts, and industry and government representatives. This committee will be responsible for drafting the new skill policy.
An official from the department explained, “To enhance manpower capacity and promote entrepreneurship among young people, numerous projects, initiatives, and programs are currently underway across the state. Various educational institutions offer a range of skilloriented courses at different levels in diverse fields. Coordination among these efforts is essential to effectively create quality manpower and incubate enterprises, which this policy aims to achieve.”
Currently, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIS) across Maharashtra offer various skill-oriented courses. Additionally, many universities and autonomous colleges have begun offering degree-level courses tailored to specific skills, particularly those meeting local industry demands. To further encourage entrepreneurship, many state universities have established incubation centres or start-up clinics. “While these programs run concurrently, it’s crucial to avoid duplication. A coordinated approach across different levels will help develop quality manpower for various industries,” the official added. The committee is expected to submit a draft of the policy within a month.