One-Day Workshop, Grand Inauguration of Pune Office and Student Startup Launch
The Maharashtra State Department of Higher and Technical Education and the Maharashtra IT Support Center jointly organized the grand inauguration ceremony of the Career Katta Pune Office, a Student Startup Launch, and a one-day workshop under the initiative “Career Katta – For the Holistic Development of Youth.” The event was held on Sunday, 11 October 2026, at 11:00 AM in Pune, Maharashtra.
The event was inaugurated by Hon. Uday Samant, Minister of Industries, Government of Maharashtra, in the presence of Hon. Neelam Gorhe, Deputy Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council. Other distinguished guests included Dr. Shailendra Deolankar, Director of the Department of Higher and Technical Education, and Dr. Shekhar Gaikwad, Deputy Director General of YASHADA, Pune, along with other dignitaries, educationists, and representatives.
The program began with the Maharashtra Geet, followed by the introductory address by Principal Dr. Sanjay Kharat and the welcome address by Prof. Dr. Sanjay Kisan Khilare. Dignitaries were felicitated by Mr. Yashwant Shitole, President of the Maharashtra IT Support Center. Dr. Shailendra Deolankar delivered a guidance session, and the Career Katta magazine was officially released. Dr. Shekhar Gaikwad presided over the function, and Principal Dr. Dhananjay Talankar delivered the vote of thanks.
The one-day workshop brought together Principals, Career Katta Coordinators, and District Coordinators to discuss the future implementation and expansion of the initiative. Key discussions included the selection of 11 students for the Delhi visit scheduled between 15 and 25 October 2026, eligibility criteria based on 60% attendance, and a 15-day training program for selected students.
The workshop also focused on completing student registrations under the Centre of Excellence (COE-P and COE) schemes by the end of November 2026, announcing the list of participating colleges, and identifying the infrastructure required for the Centres of Excellence.
Further discussions covered the organization of Regional Startup Summits and monthly meetings, the second phase of COE-P workshops, initiatives on “Career in Green Energy and Digital Content Creation,” and a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP).
Regional meeting dates were finalized as follows: Nagpur – 21 October, Amravati – 22 October, Nanded – 24 October, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – 26 October, Pune – 27 October, and Mumbai – 28 October 2026.
The meeting also addressed the selection process for the Modern Savitri Awards, with a plan to distribute 11 awards. Additional initiatives discussed included operating the State Resource Centre from Pune, establishing the SuryaSeva Green Energy Private Limited Centre in Jalgaon, opening a Senior Citizen Centre in Nagpur, and setting up Content Creation Centres in Pune and Mumbai.
Overall, the event marked an important step toward strengthening career guidance, skill development, entrepreneurship, and holistic student development. The inauguration and workshop helped establish a roadmap for student training, registrations, regional coordination, and the expansion of various centres through collaboration among educational institutions, government departments, and industry experts.