133.    SHRI A. RAJA:

 

Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

 

(a)       whether the Government has proposed to setup any separate skill development training for unemployed youths who recently returned from foreign countries due to lockdown especially in Tamil Nadu;

 

(b)       if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

 

(c)        the details of total number of the trained skilled persons who have been already recruited in public/ private sector in Tamil Nadu during the last three years and the current year so far, District Wise; and

 

(d)       the details of the names of the trusts/ agencies engaged in the implementation of the aforesaid schemes in Tamil Nadu?

 

ANSWER

 

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF

SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI R. K. SINGH)

 

(a) and (b)      There is no separate skill development training for unemployed youths who recently returned from foreign countries due to lockdown. However, they can enroll under various existing schemes for the skill development. Under SWADES Government of India is facilitating skill mapping of interested overseas returning citizens to facilitate access to employment opportunities.

 

(c)        Under Skill India Mission, Ministry is implementing Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2016-20 to impart Short Term Training (STT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) on pan-India basis including State of Tamil Nadu covering all districts.

 

In the State of Tamil Nadu, under PMKVY (2016-20), as on 17.03.2020, 2.25 lakh and 1.79 lakh candidates have been trained and certified, respectively, under Short Term Training (STT) courses. Out of these certified candidates, 1.15 lakh candidates have been provided with placement. Also, 2.51 lakh candidates have been oriented under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component of the scheme.

 

(d)       In the State of Tamil Nadu, PMKVY (2016-20) is being implemented by National Skill Development Corporation and State Skill Development Mission through empanelled training providers.

 

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