Hyderabad, Aug.1 (NSS): Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has informed that six
skill development courses will be introduced in the first year at the Skill University and trained students will be given certificates after completing the courses.
Addressing the House on Thursday after the introduction of Young India Skill University of Telangana Bill in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said that a total of 2,000 students would get admissions in the current year and
“Some organisations have come forward to provide training and provide jobs.The courses will be offered by collecting a nominal fee of Rs 50,000 every year. SC , ST and BC students will be provided skill development courses free of cost by extending fee reimbursement benefit,” Revanth Reddy disclosed.
Stating that the State government is setting up the Skill University inspired by Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi aimed at providing employment to lakhs of youth, the Chief Minister said a total of 17 skill development courses would be introduced at the Skill University in the days to come
“The unemployment has been increasing due to lack of professional skills and there is a shortage of skilled people in the world. We need to bring changes in our policies in tune with advancement of the world,” Revanth Reddy said.
The Chief Minister further stated that the State government is planning to establish colleges and provide training in the districts in the future.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy along with Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka laid foundation stone for the Skill University at Mir Khanpet in Kandukuru mandal of Rangareddy district.
Assembly Speaker Prasad Kumar, Minister Sridhar Babu, MLAs, MLCs and senior officials were present.
