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Education
Maharashtra CM says degrees insufficient; youth must upskill for global jobs
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 10:02 AM
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The Maharashtra chief minister warned that a university degree alone will not secure global employment and urged young people to acquire additional skills.
The chief minister of Maharashtra emphasized that holding a formal degree is no longer enough to compete in the international job market. In a recent statement, he highlighted the growing gap between academic qualifications and the practical skills demanded by employers worldwide.
He urged the state's youth to pursue vocational training, digital literacy, and language proficiency to enhance their employability. The call comes amid concerns that many graduates struggle to find suitable positions despite completing higher education.
State officials are expected to roll out programs that facilitate skill development, though specific initiatives were not detailed in the remarks. The minister's message underscores a broader shift toward a skills‑focused approach to job creation in India.
He urged the state's youth to pursue vocational training, digital literacy, and language proficiency to enhance their employability. The call comes amid concerns that many graduates struggle to find suitable positions despite completing higher education.
State officials are expected to roll out programs that facilitate skill development, though specific initiatives were not detailed in the remarks. The minister's message underscores a broader shift toward a skills‑focused approach to job creation in India.