New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Uttarakhand has reported 106 overseas job placements under the Chief Minister's Skill Upgradation and Global Employment Scheme, with the state government expanding foreign-language training to prepare young people for employment in international markets. A total of 158 German and Japanese language training centres are operating across the state, while new centres are planned for Uttarkashi and Tehri districts.

The scheme was approved in May 2023 on the initiative of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. A Foreign Employment Cell was established under the Department of Skill Development and Employment to oversee implementation. The stated objective is to prepare candidates for global workforce requirements and connect m...