{
  "id": 10767296,
  "title": "Maharashtra Launches Maha Rozgar Melava Across Konkan And Nashik, CM Devendra Fadnavis Stresses Skills For Global Jobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/maharashtra-launches-maha-rozgar-melava-across-konkan-and-nashik-cm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T19:30:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/maharashtra-launches-maha-rozgar-melava-across-konkan-and-nashik-cm-devendra-fadnavis-stresses-skills-for-global-jobs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai witnessed the launch of the Maha Rozgar Melava, a nationwide initiative by the Maharashtra government, aiming to connect the state's youth with employment opportunities both domestically and internationally. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized that mere graduation is insufficient for employability, stressing the need for continuous skill development to remain competitive in an evolving job market, particularly with emerging technologies such as AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing.\n\nThe Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Maha Rozgar Melava was inaugurated across all 36 districts of Konkan and Nashik divisions, marking a significant step in addressing India's employment crisis. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde extended his support through a video message, while Chief Minister Fadnavis personally handed over appointment letters to Sahida Paramanik and Kanti Shambhu Chavan, who have secured positions with Kreva Capital Services Private Limited.\n\nIn line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India, the government is prioritizing education, training, and employment to foster an environment conducive to youth growth. Under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, several employment fairs are being organized across 418 locations, involving over a lakh young men and women. Free pre-employment training has been made available to 61,000 participants, with the goal of connecting an additional 70 percent of the youth population to employment or self-employment opportunities.\n\nMinister for Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, highlighted the historic nature of the event, stating that it is just the commencement of a larger initiative. He emphasized the importance of the principles of Antyodaya and Integral Humanism, which aim to uplift the last person in society and ensure equitable development. Lodha reiterated the commitment to provide employment or self-employment opportunities to every young person in Maharashtra, extending the effort beyond ITI students and including all educational and professional backgrounds.\n\nThe Higher and Technical Education Minister, Chandrakant Patil, echoed the government's dedication to bridge the gap between graduates and employment opportunities. Similarly, Marketing Minister Jaykumar Rawal emphasized Maharashtra's status as a leading investment destination and startup hub, promising additional language and skill training to facilitate global employment. The event was attended by key officials from various departments, including the Women and Child Development Minister, Additional Chief Secretary, Vice-Chancellor of SNDT Women’s University, and the Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of Maharashtra State Skill Development Society.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Education must go hand in hand with skill development, training and employment to make India’s youth employable. Merely obtaining a degree is not enough. Continuous upskilling and acquiring new skills in line with emerging technologies such as AI, semiconductors and quantum computing is the need of the hour. There is a significant demand for skilled manpower in more than 28 countries…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}