Director's Message


The Government of Maharashtra
  • Message From Shri. J. D. Bhutange, The Director, Directorate Of Vocational Education & Training, Mumbai

    Today's industrial environment is characterized by Skilled Manpowr, Modern Technology & effective implementation of Training in various Vocations emerging in various sectors like Construction, Automobile, Fabrication, Hospitality, IT & other Services.

    Maharashtra has 25 million young population in the age group of 20 - 30 years. But only 5% of them has obtained Vocational Skills through formal means. Whereas, the average percentage in Industralized countries is 50%. About 63% of the School Student dropped out different stages before reaching Class X. Only about 1.25 Lakhs Vocational Training Seats are available in Maharashtra, whereas about 15 Lakhs Persons enter the Labour force every year.

    I am proud to state here that Maharashtra has the largest no. of Vocational Training Seats in India. Inudstrial Training Institute is established at every Taluka place in Maharashtra in 35 districts.

    To cover the unorganized sector, an importance has been given to MES Programme of Central Government in Maharashtra, especially in Rural areas. Each ITI is governed by Institute Management Committee, which is headed by Prominant Industrialist in that area.

    WorldBank Project covering Centre of Excellence & PPP is monitored by & administered effectively in Maharashtra.

    The Maharashtra State has receiving The Best State Award frequently from Labour Ministry of Central Government.

    We are working as a team & our Programmes & activities are guided by our Vision, Mission & Core Values.

  • Vision

    • To keep pace with the technological demand of Industry and expanding universe of knowledge.
    • To produce world standard Skilled Manpower.
  • Mission

    • Mass employment generation .
    • To Develop an Entrepreneur Society.
  • Core Values

    • Transperncy
    • Equity
    • Efficiency
    • Quility & Eexcellence