Lok Sabha Question No. 147 (STARRED), answered on 2023-07-31
Subject: Skill India International Centers in Gujarat
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO - *147

## ANSWERED ON - 31/07/2023

## SKILL INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTERS IN GUJARAT

## *147. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MADAAM :

Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has proposed to set up Skill India International Centers in Gujarat;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  the  number  of  candidates  that  have  been  trained,  certified,  and  successfully placed overseas;

(d)  whether  the  Government  has  identified  the  top  sectors  for  training  in  the  Skill India International Centers; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and steps taken by the Government to enhance skills in these sectors?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) to (e)        A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (E) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *147 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.07.2023 ASKED BY SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MADAAM REGARDING SKILL INDIA INTERNATIONAL CENTERS IN GUJARAT

- (a) & (b)      To implement the Government's vision of making India the Skill Hub of the  world  and  in  consonance  with  the  Budget  announcement  for  the  FY  2023-24, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has envisioned setting up  of  30  Skill  India  International  Centers  (SIIC)  across  the  country  to  facilitate mobility of skilled workforce as per demands in different countries. Decision on the locations for setting up SIICs, including Gujarat, will be taken based on viability and potential of international mobility of skilled workforce.
- (c)           As  there  are  multiple  avenues  through  which  skilled  personnel  can  seek employment  in  foreign  destinations  including  the  countries  with  which  MSDE  has engaged  bilaterally,  MSDE  monitors  the  mobility  of  skilled  personnel  from  India under the bilateral employment and internship cooperation programmes that exists at Government  to Government (G2G) level and Business to Business (B2B) level with select few countries.  Under such  arrangements, a total of 23,127 candidates have got job opportunities in foreign countries from 1.04.2022 to 30.06.2023.
- (d)  &  (e)               Yes  Sir,  National  Skill  Development  Corporation  International (NSDCI),  under  the  aegis  of  MSDE,  has  conducted  Global  Skill  Gap  Study  in  16 countries namely: Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Germany, Japan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,  Kuwait,  Malaysia,  Oman,  Qatar,  Romania,  Singapore,  Sweden,  United States of America, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom. On the basis of the study following 10 priority sectors have emerged:
1. Construction
2. Healthcare, Personal Care, and Social Care
3. Hospitality and Tourism Management
4. Energy (Oil, Gas, and Renewables)
5. Education
6. Transport and Logistics
7. IT and Digital
8. Retail
9. Manufacturing
10. Media and Entertainment

In order to train and provide employment to the unemployed youth in foreign locations in different sectors including the identified priority sectors, various initiatives are being undertaken by MSDE. Such initiatives include bilateral engagements with different  countries  to  provide  a  framework  of  cooperation  in  areas  like  information exchange, standard setting, skill harmonization, recognition of qualification, etc. So far, MSDE has signed Government To Government (G2G) MoUs with 11 countries. Moreover, under the framework provided by these MoUs, MSDE  is also implementing different programmes in collaboration with foreign countries, such as Specified Skilled  Worker (SSW)  Programme  with  Japan,  to enhance  skilled mobility  of candidates from India. Another program namely Technical Intern Training Program  (TITP)  is  also  being  implemented  with  Japan  to  facilitate  the  candidates from  India  to  avail  the  opportunity  of  Technical  Internship  in  Japan  in  which  876 technical interns have been sent to Japan since the start of TITP in July, 2018.

Additionally, NSDCI has signed MoU with 14 states- Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala, Manipur, Jharkhand, Odisha,  Andhra  Pradesh,  Karnataka,  Telangana,  and  Tripura  for  the  sourcing  of candidates for international mobility.

NSDC under the aegis of MSDE has signed 23 Business to Business (B2B) MoUs  with  various  international agencies  to  partner  and  collaborate for skill enhancement, assessment and facilitate international mobility of youth from India.

One  Skill  India  International  Centre  has  been  made  operational  in Varanasi, in  partnership  with  International Agencies.  Skill  training in Electrical, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Automotive, and  Plumbing Sector is being provided at the centre. NSDC through its partners, under the aegis of MSDE has set up 44 Language Training Centres to impart training in English, Japanese & German languages to the youths aspiring for overseas placement opportunities.

Further, MSDE in association with Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)- under Pravasi  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PKVY)-  is  imparting  a  one-day  Pre-Departure Orientation Training (PDOT) to migrants so that they have the necessary soft skills required  in  foreign  destinations.  The  orientation  includes  aspects  of  language, culture, emigration process, welfare measures and do's and don'ts of the destination country. A  certificate  is  also  provided  to  candidates  after  completion  of  8  hours  of training.

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