106 Uttarakhand Youths Secure Overseas Jobs Under State Skill Scheme
Uttarakhand says 106 young people have found jobs abroad through its Skill Upgradation and Global Employment Scheme, backed by 158 German and Japanese language training centres statewide.
Current Summary
The Uttarakhand government says 106 young people from the state have secured jobs abroad under the Chief Minister's Skill Upgradation and Global Employment Scheme, approved in May 2023. A Foreign Employment Cell under the Department of Skill Development and Employment oversees the programme, which runs 158 German- and Japanese-language training centres across the state, including 75 German and 45 Japanese centres in Dehradun, 22 German centres in Almora, and 16 Japanese centres in Bageshwar. New centres are planned for Uttarkashi and Tehri. Of the 106 placed so far, 75 are working in Japan, 30 in Saudi Arabia and one in Germany, in healthcare, hospitality and other sectors.
What We Know
- 106 Uttarakhand youths have secured overseas jobs under the Chief Minister's Skill Upgradation and Global Employment Scheme.
- 75 are working in Japan, 30 in Saudi Arabia and one in Germany.
- 158 language training centres are operating statewide, concentrated in Dehradun, Almora and Bageshwar.
- New training centres are planned for Uttarkashi and Tehri districts.
- The scheme was approved in May 2023 under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
What Is Still Unclear
- Timeline over which the 106 placements occurred.
- Selection criteria and application process for the training centres.
What Changed
- 9 Oct, 11:51 amSignal detected: 106 Uttarakhand Youths Secure Overseas Jobs Under State Skill Scheme
Background
The scheme was approved in May 2023 and is implemented through a Foreign Employment Cell under the Department of Skill Development and Employment.