The state skill development minister, in a statement, said a special programme will begin on Thursday to equip students with essential knowledge in civil defence and disaster preparedness
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In light of the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Thursday announced the introduction of disaster management training across all industrial training institutes (ITIs) in the state, reported news agency PTI.
The state skill development minister, in a statement, said a special programme will begin on Thursday to equip students with essential knowledge in civil defence and disaster preparedness.
The aim is to strengthen resilience and readiness among youth in response to potential emergencies, the statement said.
The programme will be launched at the Rajamata Jijau Government ITI in Kopri, Thane, and will be expanded to other ITIs in the state later.
Former Director General of Police Praveen Dixit will guide the sessions, while training will be conducted in collaboration with Aniruddha's Academy of Disaster Management, reported PTI.
The curriculum will cover various aspects of civil defence and emergency response techniques.
Lodha said the move is a proactive step towards preparing the younger generation to contribute effectively in times of national crisis and natural calamities.
Maharashtra government announces to set up advanced labs in 20 Industrial Training Institutes to boost skills, support differently-abled students
Earlier in April, the Maharashtra government had announced to set up advanced labs in 20 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state to boost skills, create jobs and support differently-abled students, an official statement said.
It said the decision to establish advanced laboratories in 20 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state was taken to modernise technical education, generate employment, and support differently-abled students.
The training programme is expected to benefit 9,750 young people over four years, covering major divisions like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, and Amravati in Maharashtra.
The statement said that the Department of Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation has signed three key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with social sector partners in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
The agreements were signed with Shri Shri Rural Development Program Trust (Bengaluru), Schneider Electric India Foundation (Bengaluru), DeAsra Foundation (Pune), and Project Mumbai (Andheri), it said.
These collaborations aim to enhance vocational training, support micro and small entrepreneurs through capacity-building workshops, and offer inclusive education programs, the statement said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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