New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- The initiative of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is helping young people from Uttarakhand realise their dream of securing jobs abroad. Under the Chief Minister's Skill Upgradation and Global Employment Scheme, 106 youths from the state have secured overseas employment so far. To facilitate employment opportunities in foreign countries, young people are being trained in foreign languages. A total of 158 German and Japanese language training centres are currently operational across the state. Foreign language training centres will also be opened soon in Uttarkashi and Tehri districts.
At the initiative of Chief Minister Dhami, the employment-oriented scheme was approved in May 2023. A Foreign Employment Cell has been established under the Department of Skill Development and Employment to implement the scheme. The government aims to equip young people with skills that meet global requirements and provide employment opportunities to as many of them as possible in overseas markets.
As part of this initiative, 75 German language training centres and 45 Japanese language training centres are operational in Dehradun. In Almora, 22 centres are providing German language training, while 16 centres in Bageshwar are offering Japanese language training.
According to information provided by the Foreign Employment Cell, language training is currently underway in four batches for Germany and two batches for Japan in Dehradun district. In Almora district, one batch is receiving German language training, while one batch in Bageshwar district is undergoing Japanese language training.
As a result of the government's efforts, 106 youths have secured jobs abroad so far. Of these, 75 are employed in Japan, one in Germany and 30 in Saudi Arabia. They are working in healthcare, hospitality and other sectors.
Exploring More Employment Opportunities
The Dhami government is working to expand overseas employment opportunities for the youth in various countries. Recently, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a meeting with Mayank Joshi, High Commissioner of India to Jamaica; Devesh Uttam, Ambassador of India to Ethiopia; and Alok Ranjan Jha, High Commissioner of India to Zambia, during their visit to Uttarakhand.
The discussions focused particularly on employment opportunities in the three countries and their demand for skilled human resources. Following the Chief Minister's directions, young people will now be trained in accordance with the specific workforce requirements of these countries.
The Chief Minister's Skill Upgradation and Global Employment Scheme has delivered encouraging results. In view of its success, the number of foreign language training centres has been increased. Young people are being equipped with the skills and training required to meet global demand. Officials have been directed to prepare a comprehensive action plan in this regard.
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