In a move aimed at skill development and strengthening the industrial sector during the time of Covid-19, Andhra Pradesh government has planned to build 30 Skill Development colleges in the state.
The government is deciding to open one college in each parliamentary constituency in the state. These colleges would play a key role in providing human resources to industries of the state and engage the rural population in some or the other work.
Due to Covid-19 pandemic, lakhs of people came back from abroad and were staying at home without any employment.
Andhra Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has instructed the officials to expedite the work on setting up of 30 Skill Development Centres (SDCs), and ensure quality and ambiance in construction works.
During a review meeting in Amaravathi, the CM said that the SDCs would be playing an important role in providing high-quality skilled workforce and development of the industry.
Jagan also inquired about the action plan of the SDCs.
The officials have said that they have identified land for setting up of colleges at 20 places and the search is on for the remaining colleges while the curriculum has been prepared, dividing it into finishing skills and alternative employment courses.
There will be a total of 162 courses, which will be classified into Finishing Skills and Alternative Employment courses. These courses will be made available at the Skill Development Centres.