Mandya: Skill development training is essential for youth to secure employment and lead a better life, said deputy commissioner Kumara.
Speaking at the District Skill Committee meeting, Kumara said that under the Prime Minister Vishwakarma Scheme, professional training was provided to 3,917 individuals across 128 batches in the district. He said that the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation introduced an innovative programme called Industries Linkage Sales, which trains candidates in the industrial premises according to industry demands and provides employment. Under this programme, 60 beneficiaries are currently being trained.
Under the Nal Jal Scheme, multi-skill training is being provided to selected members of women's self-help groups formed under the NRLM, covering plumbing, electrical work, masonry, equipment, and machinery repair. On completion, professional certificates from the National Training Board will be provided. A total of 49 individuals received training under this initiative.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Skill Development Scheme 4.0, training will be offered in fields like artificial intelligence, blockchain, 3D printing, and drone technology. The training will be conducted at G Madegowda Institute of Technology and Kaveri Institute of Technology, where 308 beneficiaries completed their training.
Under the Deendayal Antyodaya National Urban Livelihood Mission, 222 individuals were provided opportunities. The main objective of this scheme is to uplift BPL families in urban areas and raise them above the poverty line. ZP chief executive officer Nandini KR and skill development officer Naganand were present.
‘Pay contract workers salaries by 5th of every month'
The wages of contractual workers employed in hostels under the departments of social welfare, backward classes, and minorities welfare must be paid by the 5th of every month, said DC Kumara.
He emphasised that any delay in wage payment would result in stringent actions. During a meeting, which focused on addressing the grievances of employees working in hostels on a contractual basis, Kumara stressed on the importance of ensuring that officials verify that agencies are meeting the wage payment deadlines. Once verified, officials must promptly clear and pay the bills to the agencies.
In addition to the wage payment directive, Kumara mandated that health insurance be made compulsory for all employees working in the hostels. He further instructed that after salaries are disbursed, employees must be provided with pay slips, ESI contributions, and provident fund contributions.
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