- Rural Skill Development Centers have been established in the state by the Government of Maharashtra in October, 2023.
- A total of 511 rural skill development centers have been opened in the state.
- These Rural Skill Development Centers were inaugurated by the Prime Minister.
- These skill development centers have been established in 34 rural districts of Maharashtra.
- Each center will train around 100 youth in at least two vocational courses.
- The training is being provided by industries and agencies empaneled under the National Skill Development Council.
- It said the establishment of these centers will help the sector achieve significant progress towards developing more capable and skilled manpower.
- These centers have been opened in the name of late BJP leader Pramod Mahajan.