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Maharashtra To Introduce Modern Skill Courses In Government ITIs From June, Focus On Digital & Solar Sectors
24htopnews | April 20, 2026 2:08 PM CST

Maharashtra will introduce new courses in government ITIs and technical schools from June in areas such as cyber security, solar energy and digital services, Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha said. The move aims to align training with industry demand, boost employability and create more opportunities, especially for students from rural areas.

Mumbai: In a major push to align skill education with emerging industry demands, Maharashtra will introduce new courses in government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and technical schools from June this year, Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha announced on Sunday.

Target Beneficiaries

The move aims to equip students—especially from rural areas—with skills relevant to fast-growing sectors such as digital technology, cyber security, solar energy, and the services industry, where employment opportunities are expanding rapidly.

The announcement was made during the inauguration of the new building of the Government ITI and Government Technical School in Kamthi, Nagpur district. The facility was inaugurated by Revenue Minister and district guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule. On the occasion, the institute was also renamed in honour of martyr Hemant Karkare.


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