Karnataka Government to Establish 20 New Training Centers to Enhance Employment Opportunities
Govt plans 20 additional GTTCs to boost jobs: Min
The Times Of India
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The Karnataka government plans to set up 20 additional Government Tool Room and Training Centres (GTTCs) to boost job prospects for graduates, according to Skill Development Minister Sharanprakash R Patil. The initiative aims to increase annual admissions from 2,500 to 10,000, addressing unemployment while facilitating overseas job placements in countries like Germany and Japan.
- 01The new GTTCs will increase annual admissions from 2,500 to approximately 6,000, with a future target of 10,000.
- 02Graduates from GTTCs are in demand for engineering roles abroad, particularly in Germany and Japan.
- 03The state’s Yuvanidhi scheme currently supports around 300,000 beneficiaries.
- 04Mega job fairs have attracted about 140,000 job seekers across Karnataka, with plans for more in Mangaluru and Hubballi.
- 05MLC Manjunath Bhandary criticized the KGTTI for not involving alumni in the inauguration, emphasizing the importance of industry connections.
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The Karnataka government is set to enhance employment opportunities by establishing 20 additional Government Tool Room and Training Centres (GTTCs) across the state, as announced by Skill Development Minister Sharanprakash R Patil. This initiative aims to increase annual admissions from the current 2,500 to approximately 6,000, with a goal of reaching 10,000 in the coming year. Patil emphasized that these centres provide a 100% job guarantee for graduates, who are increasingly sought after in international markets, particularly in Germany and Japan for engineering positions.
The minister also highlighted the state's Yuvanidhi scheme, which currently benefits around 300,000 individuals. To further improve job placement opportunities, the government has organized mega job fairs that have seen participation from about 140,000 job seekers. Plans are underway to conduct additional fairs in Mangaluru and Hubballi.
During the inauguration of the new building of the Karnataka German Technical Training Institute (KGTTI) in Mangaluru, MLC Manjunath Bhandary criticized the institute for not inviting alumni to the event, stressing that their involvement could enhance networking and internship opportunities for current trainees.
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The establishment of new GTTCs is expected to significantly enhance job opportunities for graduates in Karnataka, addressing local unemployment issues.
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