The Maharashtra government, with World Bank support, has launched the 'Daksh' project to strengthen the state's skill development sector, integrating various departments and focusing on innovation and industry-relevant skill courses.

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The state government has assured swift action to implement the 'Daksh' project (Development under Applied Knowledge and Skills for Human Development in Maharashtra), which aims to strengthen the state's Skill Development Department with support from the World Bank. This assurance was made by Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha and Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik during a discussion with World Bank representatives.
A meeting was held at the Chief Secretary's office to discuss the 'Daksh' project, with Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik, Secretary of Skill Development Department Ganesh Patil, World Bank's India Team Leader Pradyumna Bhattacharya, and Senior Education Specialist Denis Nikolaev present at the gathering.