New Skill Courses in Maritime Transport and Port Management to Begin from August – Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha

Skill Training in the Marine Sector Will Boost Employment – Fisheries & Ports Minister Nitesh Rane

Mumbai : Recognizing the growing need for skilled manpower in maritime transport, port management, and allied sectors, the Department of Skill Development will provide full support to address this demand. Specialized training courses in the fisheries and marine sectors will begin from August through Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), announced Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister for Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation.

At a review meeting held at Vidhan Bhavan to discuss the creation of future-ready skilled manpower for Vadhavan and other port authorities, Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane emphasized the urgent need to start such courses. He stated that developing a skilled workforce for upcoming port infrastructure would support both employment generation and departmental operations.

Present at the meeting were Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane, Additional Chief Secretary of the Skill Development Department Manisha Verma, Secretary of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development N. Ramaswamy, Fisheries Commissioner Kishor Tawde, Director of Vocational Education and Training Madhavi Sardeshmukh, and Palghar District Collector Indumati Jakhad.

Minister Lodha emphasized that ITIs form the backbone of India’s skill development ecosystem, providing industry-relevant training to youth and making them job-ready. The Maharashtra Government, through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, aims to transform ITIs into world-class skill centers. This initiative aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, the Skill India Mission, the Maharashtra ITI Modernization Policy 2025, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These efforts will not only create jobs but also ensure that ITIs provide up-to-date, relevant training.

Demand for Skilled Manpower at JNPT and Vadhavan Port – Minister Nitesh Rane

Minister Rane noted the recurring demand for trained manpower in the ports and logistics sector. To meet the growing needs in maritime transport and port management, the government will work to develop a future-ready skilled workforce for authorities like JNPT, Vadhavan, and other ports. He stressed that such collaborative efforts between departments to train and employ youth will significantly boost the state’s development and support administrative functions.