The Uttar Pradesh government is actively partnering with private companies to connect ITI and polytechnic graduates with employment opportunities. Under the Mission Rojgar scheme, 5.66 lakh youth have secured jobs so far.
Across the state, 2800 training centers provide modern, job-oriented skills. Cities like Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Varanasi are experiencing rapid growth in employment opportunities due to expanding IT, electronics, automobile, manufacturing, and agriculture-based industries.
On April 15, a job fair at the Government ITI Aligarh in Lucknow saw participation from companies like Continental Automotive, Anglo Indian, Adani Wind, Paytm, and Ages Federal Life Insurance. 22 candidates were selected, with salaries ranging from Rs. 13,000 to Rs. Rs.21,000 per month plus benefits.
Previously, on March 22, 73 youth found employment under the Mission Rojgar scheme, and 95 candidates received job offers at Government Polytechnic. The Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission provides free training to youth up to 35 years old. Since 2017-18, over 14.13 lakh youth have been trained.
The government has partnered with 24 industrial establishments and eight placement agencies and has equipped ITI and polytechnic institutions with state-of-the-art facilities to provide students with the latest technologies and industry-relevant skills.
New industrial policies and investment incentive programs are attracting continuous investment from companies, boosting employment and driving industrial development in the state.