Minister Vivek Venkatswamy Launches New Short-Term Courses at Mallepally ITI
Government aims to equip youth with modern skills and expand employment opportunities
Hyderabad:
As part of the Telangana Government’s 99-Day Praja Palana – Pragati Action Plan, Labour, Employment and Mines Minister G. Vivek Venkatswamy launched new short-term courses at the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in the Government ITI at Mallepally on Monday.
On the occasion, the Minister announced the introduction of modern courses such as CNC Machine Operation, Robotics, EV Technology, and 2D & 3D Product Designing. He said the government aims to equip youth with industry-relevant skills and create better employment opportunities.
Special Chief Secretary of the Labour Department Dana Kishore, Director of Employment and Training Kanthi Wesley, along with officials and trainers, participated in the programme. A large number of ATC and ITI students attended the event.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that under the leadership of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the state government is implementing the 99-day action plan to deliver better services to the people. He stated that the decisions taken under this plan are being implemented in a phased manner.
He noted that several industries have been expressing concern over the shortage of skilled manpower. To address this gap, the government has decided to train students based on the skill sets required by industries. ATCs and ITIs are playing a crucial role in preparing trained professionals with skills required for future industries, he said.
The Minister pointed out that in today’s competitive world, having a single skill is not enough and opportunities increase significantly when youth become multi-skilled. He added that principals are being advised to ensure that training systems are structured in a way that students graduating from ATCs are able to secure employment.
He further announced that courses related to agriculture and allied sectors will soon be introduced in rural areas in partnership with Tata Technologies. Compared to global standards, productivity in India’s agriculture sector remains low, and steps will be taken to enhance skills in agri-allied sectors, he said.
The Minister also revealed that discussions were held with industries in Genome Valley and that courses required by those industries will be introduced soon.
Emphasizing the importance of discipline, he said students must maintain discipline to achieve success in life. He encouraged them to remain curious, continuously learn new things, and upgrade their skills.
He added that through Telangana Overseas Manpower Company, students are being trained to access overseas employment opportunities where better salaries and prospects are available. Several students from ATCs have already secured jobs, and job fairs will be organised in districts in the future.
Two Youth Trained under TOMCOM Felicitated
During the programme, Minister Vivek Venkatswamy felicitated two young women — Aana Ankura and Kranthi Gopi — who were selected for Assistant Nurse positions in Germany.
Both candidates underwent German language training through the Telangana Overseas Manpower Company and successfully cleared the B1 level certification. On the occasion, the Minister handed over their Germany work contracts and congratulated them on their achievement.
The Minister appreciated their dedication and said such opportunities reflect the growing global employment prospects for skilled youth from Telangana. The selected candidates are expected to receive a monthly salary package of around ₹3 lakh.
