07/10/2026
*One Year of MAGIC–ITI Jalna: From Ideas to Enterprises!*
The MAGIC–ITI Jalna Incubation Centre celebrated its 1st Anniversary along with the Grand Finale of MAGIC Idea Hackathon 2026, marking a year of innovation, entrepreneurship and skill development.
The event was graced by Ashima Mittal, IAS, District Collector, Jalna, and Pradeep Durge, Joint Director, Vocational Education & Training, Regional Division, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, along with officials, educators, mentors and young innovators.
💡 75 projects → 25 finalists → 2 winners
🏆 ITI Category – West Oil Cooking
An innovative alternative stove developed using waste oil. The team has already sold around 200 units across Maharashtra, Karnataka and Marathwada.
🏆 Non-ITI Category – AgriNova
Solar Smart Farm & Post Harvest Hub — an innovative solution combining agriculture, solar energy and post-harvest management.
*Key Messages from the Speakers*
Ashima Mittal, IAS, District Collector, Jalna
“Students should make the best use of the resources, mentoring and opportunities available to them and contribute towards making Jalna and Marathwada a hub for skills and innovation.”
She highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship and employment generation in Marathwada and appreciated the progress of the MAGIC–ITI Jalna Incubation Centre, where 11 startups have already emerged.
Pradeep Durge, Joint Director, Vocational Education & Training, Regional Division, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
“Don’t become job seekers; become job creators.”
He encouraged ITI students to look at technical education from an entrepreneurship perspective and highlighted the opportunities emerging through the PM-SETU initiative and strengthening of skill-development infrastructure.
Ritesh Mishra, Director, MAGIC
“Our vision is ‘Idea to Income Tax’ — bring your idea to MAGIC, and we will work with you to transform that idea into a business.”
He emphasised MAGIC’s commitment to providing students with mentoring, guidance and ecosystem support from the idea stage to business creation. He also announced upcoming NSDC-aligned short-term skilling programmes in Plumbing, Electrical, Industrial Housekeeping and Welding.
