As of the end of 2023, Maharashtra had more than 2,000 active unemployment service organizations with more than 35,000 members. (Ministry of Public Transport)
This growth is expected to lead to a significant increase in the number of programs conducted by these organizations, thereby creating more employment opportunities for the unemployed youth of the state
In a landmark move to boost employment and support unemployment service organizations in Maharashtra, the Maharashtra government has increased the limit of job contracts that can be awarded without a tender process. Maharashtra Minister for Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Mangal Prabhat Lodha announced that the upper limit has been increased from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.
Loda stressed that the decision is critical to the state's broader job creation strategy. He said, “Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the government remains firmly committed to Initiatives such as Maharojgar Melava, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Job Fair and Chief Minister Youth Job Training Scheme have played an important role in addressing unemployment issues and enhancing skill development across the state.
Elaborating on the importance of the new policy, the Minister said, “Today's announcement is a continuation of our efforts to boost job creation. By increasing the no-tender contract limit to Rs 10 lakh, we have provided unemployment service organizations with the opportunity to expand their operational capacity, The decision is not just about raising the financial bar as a means to take on more substantive projects and ultimately contribute to job creation; it is about allowing these organizations to play a more critical role in the economic development of Maharashtra. .This initiative aims to pave the way for a more prosperous and employment-rich state of Maharashtra.
As of the end of 2023, Maharashtra had more than 2,000 active unemployment service organizations with more than 35,000 members. Although these organizations play an important role in various fields, they have traditionally been awarded fewer work contracts, mainly due to lower financial caps on non-tender projects. This limitation often limits their ability to undertake larger, more impactful projects. In light of this challenge, these organizations have long advocated for an increase in the non-tender limit, and now the government's latest decision addresses this issue.
The increase in the no-tender limit is expected to lead to a significant increase in the number of programs undertaken by these organizations, thus creating more employment opportunities for the unemployed youth of the state. By promoting greater participation of these organizations in state-funded projects, the government aims to harness their potential more effectively and ensure that the benefits of this policy change reach every corner of Maharashtra.
This decision marks an important step forward in the government’s ongoing efforts to support unemployment service organizations and promote the country’s overall socio-economic development.
