The Maharashtra government has renamed the Government Industrial Training Institute at Karmala as Madan Das Devi Government ITI, in honour of the former RSS Sah-Sarkaryavah. The ceremony was attended by RSS and state leaders. Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha also announced ₹5,400 crore for ITI modernisation and introduction of new skill-based courses across Maharashtra.
Mumbai: The Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at Karmala in Solapur district has been renamed as the ‘Madan Das Devi Government Industrial Training Institute’. The renaming ceremony was held in a spirited atmosphere to honour the contribution of late Madan Das Devi, former Sah-Sarkaryavah of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), towards nation-building, education, and the development of students.
The programme was attended by RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Shri Sunil AmbekarJi, Minister for Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodhaji, MLA Shri Narayan Aba Patil, former MLA Shri Ram Satpute, Karmala Municipal Council President Smt. Mohini Sawant, Smt. Rashmi Bagal, Director of Vocational Education and Training Shri Satish Suryawanshi, Joint Director Shri Chandrashekhar Dhekane, Joint Commissioner Smt. Sangeeta Khandare, Vocational Education and Training Officer Shri Manoj Bidkar, Chairman of the Institute Management Committee Shri Jitendra Rathi, late Madan Das Devi’s elder brothers Shri Khushaldas DeviJi and Shri Radheshyam DeviJi, along with representatives of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, public representatives, officials, teachers, students, and a large number of citizens.
Message from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
During the programme, a video message conveying the best wishes of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra FadnavisJi was screened. He stated that late Madan Das Devi Ji had made a remarkable contribution towards instilling patriotism, encouraging education, and inspiring students to serve society. He expressed confidence that naming the institute after him would continue to inspire future generations through his ideals.
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