Kaushal Mahotsav – Lucknow 2025 to Offer 7,500+ Job and Apprenticeship Opportunities for Youth
Event on 16–17 September to Feature 100+ Companies Across 20+ Sectors, Focus on Future-Ready Careers
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has announced the third edition of Kaushal Mahotsav – Lucknow 2025, scheduled on 16–17 September at Colvin Taluqdars’ College Grounds, Lucknow. The mega event will be graced by Rajnath Singh, Union Defence Minister, Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE, and Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
This year’s Mahotsav will connect youth with 100+ reputed companies and institutions, offering 7,500+ job and apprenticeship opportunities across 20+ sectors, including Automotive, Electronics, BFSI, Healthcare, Logistics, Aerospace, and Green Jobs. A special emphasis has been placed on apprenticeships, with 6,900+ positions for ITI pass-outs, diploma holders, and graduates.
Several Defence Central PSUs such as BHEL, BEL, HAL, BEML, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, and Controller General of Defence Accounts will participate, providing large-scale recruitment opportunities.
Speaking at the announcement, Shri Shreeshail Malge, Joint Secretary, MSDE, said: “Kaushal Mahotsav, Lucknow 2025 is more than an employment fair—it is a platform where skills meet opportunity and aspirations meet industry. With 100+ companies, 7,500+ jobs and apprenticeships, and a special focus on future-ready careers, we are preparing youth not just for today’s workforce but for the economy of tomorrow.”
The event will feature:
- Interactive Skill Zones showcasing careers in AI, Data Analytics, Drone Technology, Electric Mobility, and Cybersecurity
- IndiaSkills 2025 registrations launch, giving aspirants a chance to represent India at WorldSkills International
- Career guidance sessions, digital skilling opportunities, and apprenticeship awareness initiatives
- Inclusive opportunities for candidates from Class 10 pass to postgraduates, with salaries ranging from ₹13,000 to ₹25,000+ per month
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a frontrunner in the skilling ecosystem, with over 3.21 lakh youth benefitting from apprenticeships since 2018–19, including 41,940 in FY 2025–26 alone. The Mahotsav will further strengthen state priorities like One District One Product (ODOP), MSME clusters in leather, textiles, and defence, and new investments in semiconductors, aerospace, and high-tech manufacturing hubs.
Over the years, Kaushal Mahotsav has evolved into a national platform linking young talent with employers, promoting apprenticeships, and celebrating India’s skilling movement. The Lucknow edition continues this mission, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
