A STUDY OF THE NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES AND THE EXPENDITURE INCURRED UNDER EMPLOYMENT PROMOTION PROGRAMMES IN MAHARASHTRA

Abstract

This study examines the number of beneficiaries and expenditure incurred under major employment promotion programmes in Maharashtra from 2019-20 to 2024-25. The study is based entirely on secondary data collected from official sources such as Commissioner for Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship, Directorate of Vocational Education and Training and Directorate of Industries, Government of Maharashtra. The analysis covers major programmes related to employment promotion, apprenticeship training and entrepreneurship development. Statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation and compound annual growth rate have been used to analyse trends and fluctuations in beneficiaries and expenditure. The findings reveal significant fluctuations and declining growth trends in beneficiaries and expenditure in most of the programmes, which indicates issues related to sustainability, regional reach and effective use of funds. The study highlights the need to strengthen the implementation mechanism to enhance employment generation in Maharashtra and ensure efficient allocation of public resources