International Skill Centre

Q.  Government launched an International Skill Centre. What the purpose of it?
- Published on 18 Jul 16

a. Support the youth in getting foreign placement
b. Creating syllabus and courses for international students
c. Launch skill centres in foreign countries
d. Support African countries in skill development

ANSWER: Support the youth in getting foreign placement
 
  • The Centre is launching 50 India International Skill Centres (IISC) across the country, which will support the youth in getting foreign placement.
  • In a phased manner government will launch 50 IISC centres in the country, out of which 15 centres are being introduced in UP (6), Kerala (2) and one each in Jharkhand, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Punjab and Rajasthan.
  • The government, which is celebrating its anniversary the first anniversary of Skill India drive, said it would bridge the global shortage of labour force in the coming years by reaping the demographic dividend of young Indian labour force.

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