Mumbai, Ahead of the assembly elections, the Maharashtra government has decided to recruit 50,000 youth to promote various welfare programs of both the state and central government.
Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil told the State Legislative Council here that these 'Yojana Doots' will help citizens avail the benefits of government schemes.
However, the opposition criticized the initiative and described it as a political campaign targeting the youth.
Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve raised concerns in the Legislative Council over the quality of skill development education in Maharashtra and questioned the government's decision to appoint 50,000 youth for the campaign.
Responding, Minister Patil said the state government has allocated Rs 53.66 crore to ten polytechnics to set up 'centres of excellence' aimed at promoting skill development and self-employment. He said that out of the 10 lakh youth who receive six months of skill-based training with stipend, 50,000 individuals will be designated as 'Scheme Ambassadors' to spread knowledge about government schemes.
Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil told the State Legislative Council here that these 'Yojana Doots' will help citizens avail the benefits of government schemes.
However, the opposition criticized the initiative and described it as a political campaign targeting the youth.
Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve raised concerns in the Legislative Council over the quality of skill development education in Maharashtra and questioned the government's decision to appoint 50,000 youth for the campaign.
Responding, Minister Patil said the state government has allocated Rs 53.66 crore to ten polytechnics to set up 'centres of excellence' aimed at promoting skill development and self-employment. He said that out of the 10 lakh youth who receive six months of skill-based training with stipend, 50,000 individuals will be designated as 'Scheme Ambassadors' to spread knowledge about government schemes.
