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Poriem MLA Deviya Rane called for a time-bound industrial policy mandating 50 per cent employment for qualified Goans in private industries. Raising the issue in the Assembly, she said local youth, particularly in Sattari, faced limited opportunities despite industries benefiting from State land, power, water and infrastructure.
She said ITI graduates were often employed in packing and loading jobs on contract, while outsiders were recruited for technical posts. Naming P&G, MRF, Nestle and ACGL, Rane said local youth were disappointed over a lack of permanent jobs.
She urged transparent recruitment with preference to qualified locals. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured the House he would personally speak to companies.
