Thane: Maharashtra has emerged as a favourable destination for industries in the country, with large-scale foreign investments flowing in and new projects in data centres, IT and manufacturing sectors coming up of late, deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde said in Thane.Shinde was addressing the inauguration of a Skill Development Centre in Wagle Estate late Thursday as part of a CSR initiative by a multinational company in collaboration with SkillSonics, accredited by the National Skill Development Corporation.The centre houses a modern training facility spread over 8,000 square feet and has been equipped to provide industry-oriented training to ITI, diploma and engineering students, as well as electricians and technicians. The centre will provide free training to over 1,000 youth and electricians every year to enhance their employability, Shinde said.“Global companies are eager to invest in Maharashtra because of its excellent infrastructure, connectivity and skilled workforce. This institution will provide local youth with training and employment opportunities. There is a rising demand for technical manpower in the construction and infrastructure sector, and this facility will impart modern technical training to help these youth get faster scope of employment,” he said.Referring to the changing landscape of the region, Shinde pointed out how Wagle Industrial Estate, which was once Asia’s leading industrial hubs, is now emerging as a major hotspot for IT, data centres and service industries, generating new employment opportunities for trained youth.
