Bhopal, June 24: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasized the need for continuous innovation in the employment sector of Madhya Pradesh. He highlighted the state’s rich potential in religious, natural, and heritage tourism. There are vast opportunities to empower guides for tourists and to promote local cuisines, which can create numerous job opportunities for the youth.
Yadav stated that collaboration between the Skill Development and Employment Department and the Tourism Department is essential for these initiatives. Various departments can innovate to generate employment through similar projects.
During a review meeting at the ministry on Tuesday, CM Yadav discussed the activities of the Skill Development and Employment Department. The meeting included State Minister for Skill Development and Employment Gautam Tetwal, Chief Secretary Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretary Neeraj Mandloi from the Chief Minister’s office, Principal Secretary of Technical Education, Skill Development, and Employment Manish Singh, along with departmental officials.
The Chief Minister suggested that training institutions could also be established within factory premises. He urged that training be organized based on industry needs in essential trades. A comprehensive report on the activities of various departments related to skill development and employment should be prepared. This report should include details of services provided and new jobs created through ongoing schemes, showcasing the state’s achievements.
The meeting also reviewed various innovations at the departmental level. A notable initiative is the operation of 10 ITIs under the Param Foundation. Monthly youth gatherings, women’s driving training, talent recognition, and reserving 35% of ITI seats for women starting in 2025 were discussed. Additionally, foreign language training for students to enhance employment opportunities was highlighted. The initiative also aims to strengthen human resources by providing technical and international training to the youth.
The meeting provided insights into departmental achievements, including the admission of 490 differently-abled trainees in 2025, 18,403 trainees placed through placement drives over the past two years, and a record 49,402 admissions in the ITI Chalo campaign in 2025. With the support of UN Women, training was provided to 2,127 women in 12 tribal-dominated districts. Three training officials from the state received the National Teacher Award, benefiting over 350,000 applicants through the youth gathering initiative. Starting in 2024, nine modern long-term courses, including robotics and mechatronics, will be offered at the Sant Shiromani Ravidas Global Skill Park.
In the past two years, ITI seat capacity increased by 5,840, with 3,484 seats added in 2025 and 2,356 in 2026. This year, ten trainees achieved the highest scores in national-level exams across various ITI trades. Furthermore, the Skill Development and Employment Department is facilitating youth participation in international competitions.
In this context, Madhya Pradesh’s Sanskar Sharma earned a Medal of Excellence in Cyber Security Skills at the International World Skills Competition held in France in 2024. The state also achieved 44 medals in regional competitions and 8 medals in national competitions. The Global Park in Bhopal has set a target of 3,000 certifications for the year 2026-27.
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