At a review meeting of the Skill, Human Capital and Knowledge Training Initiatives (SHAKTI) Department, the Chief Minister directed that instructors from the respective countries, along with local experts proficient in these languages, be engaged to conduct the training.
He also instructed officials to examine the feasibility of providing scholarships to those undergoing training for blue-collar jobs, on lines similar to the overseas scholarships offered to students pursuing higher education.
According to the Chief Minister’s Office, Reddy stated that the Telangana Overseas Manpower Company (TOMCOM) should take responsibility for the entire process—ranging from providing necessary training and organising job fairs to facilitating passports and securing employment opportunities abroad for job seekers.
Noting that a large number of workers from North Telangana migrate to Middle Eastern countries and often fall victim to fraud by agents, the Chief Minister suggested that TOMCOM assist these individuals in obtaining passports and enter into agreements with manpower agencies in the destination countries. Such agreements, he said, would enable TOMCOM to intervene and seek redress if workers encounter difficulties abroad.
He directed officials to collect details of agents who facilitate overseas migration and to register the particulars of every individual sent abroad by them. A former IFS officer would be appointed as CEO of TOMCOM to oversee these operations, he announced.
Reddy also suggested providing training in Light Motor Vehicle and Heavy Motor Vehicle driving to job seekers. He said students studying in government engineering colleges, ITIs, ATCs and polytechnic colleges should be given opportunities to undertake internships with major companies so that they can earn a stipend and acquire career-relevant skills while studying.
He recommended the introduction of courses on electric vehicle servicing and drone technology in ATCs, citing the growing demand for skilled personnel to service EVs and the increasing use of drones in agriculture.
Highlighting the strong domestic and international demand for nursing services, particularly home-based care driven by ageing populations in developed countries, the Chief Minister said permissions for nursing colleges are being granted to meet this need.
SHAKTI Minister Vivek Venkatswamy, Principal Secretary to the CM N. Sridhar, Secretary (Energy) Harichandana, Director of Employment and Training Nirmala Kanthi Wesley, Young India Skill University Vice-Chancellor Subbarao and other officials participated in the review meeting.
The proposals reflect an emphasis on aligning skill development with emerging industry requirements, language proficiency for overseas opportunities and stronger institutional support for workers seeking employment abroad.
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