The Maharashtra government is all set to introduce skill and vocational courses for Class VI to VIII students in the state. Aiming to create awareness among school children about various vocations and career options, the State Education Department is planning a special module in the regular curriculum from the academic year 2023-24.

The initiative is an extension of the government’s skill development campaign announced in December last year for Classes IX and X. The Maharashtra State Skill Development Society, School Education Department and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had come together to provide skill development training to students of civic-run schools.