Maharashtra government has decided to recruit 50 thousand young individuals to promote various welfare programs of both the state and Union governments. Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil told the state legislative council that they will be designated as Yojana doots to disseminate knowledge about government schemes. Mr. Patil said these Yojana doots will also assist citizens in availing the benefit of government schemes. He said that the state government has allocated 53.66 crore rupees for ten polytechnics to establish ‘Centres for Excellence,’ aimed at promoting skill development and self-employment. Mr. Patil said, 10 lakh youths will receive six months of skill-based training with a stipend.
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