The Siddaramaiah-led government is committed to providing employment to youth commensurate with their ability, Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Sharanprakash Patil has said.
He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a mega job fair jointly organised by the district administration and the Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Department in Sedam town of Kalaburagi district on Friday.
Unemployed youth should come forward to take admission in job-oriented courses being offered at Government Tool Room and Training Centre (GTTC) and Karnataka German Technical Training Institute (KGTTI) that will help them find jobs in the industrial sector, he said.
Dr. Patil called upon youth to think big and look for better employment possibilities in any corner of the world, rather than choosing to remain in their hometown. The youth should be determined to leave their native places for better jobs. They should strive to gain the skills and experience to achieve greater heights, he added.
As many as 110 companies took part in the hiring process and 7,500 youth registered their names for the job fair. Those who did not receive a job offer can register themselves at the Skill Development Corporation website online.
Admissions for Diploma courses in all the 33 Government Tool Room and Training Centres (GTTC) in the State are made on the basis of a common entrance test conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). More than 3,000 students are studying in the GTTCs across the State. The KGTTI too offers short-term job-oriented courses (three months to six months), Dr. Patil said and asked youths to benefit from such courses.
The Minister reiterated that the State government will implement the much-awaited fifth guarantee, Yuva Nidhi Scheme, by December. The scheme aims at providing financial assistance for educated unemployed youth. The government will provide ₹3,000 per month for unemployed graduates, while it will give ₹1,500 per month for unemployed diploma holders.
Deputy Commissioner Fauzia Tarannum, GTTC Managing Director Vidya, Superintendent of Police Adduru Srinivasalu, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Bhanwar Singh Meena and District Skill Development Officer Muralidhar Ratnagiri were present.
