By: Raj Mohod
Mumbai
US-based multinational company Jabil has taken an initiative to provide advanced electronics training in select Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Maharashtra. A delegation from Jabil met Minister for Skill Development Mangal Prabhat Lodha at his office in the Mantralaya, where the company announced plans to establish state-of-the-art laboratories for electronics courses in ITIs across the state.
Minister Lodha assured the company of full cooperation from the Maharashtra government to support this initiative aimed at strengthening the future prospects of the state’s youth.
Highlighting the state government’s focus on employment-oriented skill development, Minister Lodha stated that under the guidance of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Skill Development Department is implementing various initiatives to promote employability and self-employment among youth. He emphasised that efforts are underway to expose ITI students to latest global technologies, aligning their skills with industry requirements.
During discussions with Jabil Managing Director B. N. Shukla and Head of Human Resources Gundurao Patil, key issues were deliberated, including:
- Setting up modern electronics laboratories in select ITIs
- Training and upskilling ITI instructors
- Providing industry-ready, practical skill training to students
- Creating equivalent employment opportunities in the industrial sector
Minister Lodha further stated that the Maharashtra Skill Development Department will extend all necessary support to Jabil and will also work towards increasing the participation of other companies to expand employment-oriented training across the state.
This initiative is expected to provide Maharashtra’s trainees with technology-driven, advanced skill training, yielding significant long-term benefits.
During the meeting, Madhavi Sardeshmukh, Director of the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (DVET), briefed the Jabil delegation on the various courses currently offered in ITIs across the state.
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