PM Narendra Modi to launch over 500 rural skill development centres in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 511 Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras in Maharashtra today through video conferencing. These centres, being established across 34 rural districts of the state, will conduct skill development training programs across various sectors to provide employment opportunities to rural youth. Each centre will train about 100 youngsters in at least two vocational courses. The training is being provided by empanelled industry partners and agencies under the National Skill Development Council. The establishment of these centres will help the region attain significant strides towards developing a more competent and skilled manpower.