Telangana Labour and Mines Minister Dr G Vivek Venkatswamy today said that the Congress government was committed to creating extensive overseas employment opportunities for the youth of the State.
Addressing the media in Chennur, he said that the Telangana Overseas Manpower Company (TOMCOM) was facilitating international job placements for young people.
The minister said that Germany had an annual requirement of nearly five lakh jobs, and had come forward to issue around 90,000 visas every year. He also said that job opportunities in Germany offered salaries exceeding Rs 2 lakh per month.
"Through Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs) in Telangana, skill development training is being provided to 25,000 youth annually. The State government is spending nearly Rs 4,000 crore on this initiative. TOMCOM is also offering German language training within a period of four months," he said.
He said that the Congress government was moving forward to fulfill its promise of providing two lakh jobs, and credited Chief Minister Revanth Reddy with already facilitating over one lakh job opportunities. He also said that the Telangana Gig Workers Act had emerged as a model for the country, reaffirming the government's commitment to the welfare of workers in the unorganised sector.
Venkatswamy urged local unemployed youth to make the best use of the opportunities being provided by TOMCOM. He also warned youth against falling prey to fraudulent private agencies and advised them to rely on official channels.