Maharashtra will strengthen engineering and polytechnic students' employability through industry-oriented training, centralised placement services and AI-based skilling. Minister Chandrakant Patil said initiatives including the ISTE Centralized Placement Platform, Centre for Future Skills and ISTE-SmartBridge will provide job, internship, apprenticeship and emerging technology opportunities.
Mumbai, September 9, 2026: Maharashtra will focus on strengthening the skills, employability and industry readiness of engineering and polytechnic students through industry-oriented training, centralised placement services and AI-based skill development initiatives, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil said on Wednesday.
Chairing a review meeting, Patil said students must be equipped with industry-relevant skills rather than merely receiving degrees or diplomas. He stressed closer coordination between education institutions, industry and technology sectors.
Industry-Oriented Skill Initiatives
The meeting discussed initiatives by the Indian Society for Technical Education, including the ISTE Centralised Placement Platform, Centre for Future Skills and ISTE-SmartBridge AI Skilling Initiative.
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