Mumbai: The Maharashtra Private Placement Agency (Regulation) Bill, 2025 has been passed in both houses of the legislature, creating a safer and more transparent system for job seekers in the state.
About The Bill
The bill includes preventive measures to curb fraudulent recruitment practices and safeguard the employment interests of job seekers. Members of the Legislative Council acknowledged the increasing number of job fairs in Maharashtra and the employment opportunities provided to students through the Mukhyamantri Yuva Prashikshan Yojana. They emphasised that these initiatives are visionary and beneficial for young job seekers.
Speaking about the bill, skill development minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha said that with mandatory government registration, every placement agency will now operate within a regulatory framework, ensuring transparency and building trust among job seekers.
The bill aims to provide national and international employment opportunities for youth, enhance collaboration with placement agencies, bring transparency in their operations, and encourage quality services in the sector.
