Mumbai: Maharashtra minister Deepak Kesarkar on Monday said Germany needs four lakh trained personnel, including 10,000 from the first batch, which can provide a huge opportunity to the youth of the state.

Addressing reporters, the School Education Minister said, "I have recently returned from Germany with encouraging news for the youth of Maharashtra. That country has requested about four lakh trained youth, which will provide employment to all of us. Presents a significant opportunity. Germany in particular has requested 10,000." The youth were trained in the first batch.”

"There are about seven lakh trained youth in Maharashtra. If the youth of the state secure some of these jobs, it will greatly benefit them and their families. Once the decision is approved by the state cabinet, I will reveal more details. I will be able to do it." Kesarkar further said.

He said he could not give further details as the model code of conduct is in place for the elections to be held on June 26 for four seats of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, the results of which will be declared on July 1.