Maharashtra's Youth Poised to Shine in Germany's Industrial Landscape: Minister
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Synopsis
On March 21, Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha announced that discussions with Baden-Wurttemberg officials focused on creating employment opportunities for Maharashtra's youth. The state has signed an agreement to provide skilled labor and is preparing for its implementation, aiming to facilitate job placements in Germany.
Key Takeaways
- Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha highlighted discussions with Baden-Wurttemberg.
- An agreement has been signed to provide skilled manpower.
- Efforts are being made to ensure smooth employment for Maharashtra’s youth in Germany.
- 880 students are currently being trained in the German language.
- A Skill Development Conference is scheduled for October.
Mumbai, March 21 (NationPress) Minister of Skill Development, Employment, and Innovation Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha stated on Friday that a fruitful discussion regarding employment prospects was conducted with a team of senior officials from the economic and political department of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.
The youth of Maharashtra are set to make a significant impact in Germany with their skills, he mentioned following his meeting with the delegation from Baden-Wurttemberg.
“The government of Maharashtra has established an agreement with Baden-Wurttemberg for the provision of skilled labor. Currently, we are making necessary preparations for the execution of this agreement. In this context, a group of experts from the industrial sector of Baden-Wurttemberg is visiting various vocational and industrial training institutes from March 16 to 22. Furthermore, the economic and political directors of Baden-Wurttemberg are collaborating to accelerate the agreement,” the minister explained.
During the meeting with the German delegation, Additional Chief Secretary of the Skill Development Department Manisha Varma noted that ongoing communication is being upheld with various officials in Baden-Wurttemberg.
The department is ensuring that all essential requirements are satisfactorily addressed. A thorough discussion was held with the German delegation, and initiatives are underway to guarantee that the youth of Maharashtra encounter no barriers in obtaining employment in Germany.
A Skill Development Conference is scheduled to take place in Baden-Wurttemberg in October, for which Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has received an invitation from the delegation, as informed by Secretary Manisha Verma.
Through the Skill Development Department, job opportunities are being facilitated for Maharashtra’s youth in Germany.
A total of 880 students are being instructed in the German language, with 80 students participating under the School Education Department and 800 students receiving training through the Ratan Tata Vocational Training Department. Modifications in the curriculum are also being evaluated to align with the skilled workforce needs of Baden-Wurttemberg, as discussed during the delegation meeting.
