AP ranks 2nd in PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana with 76% placement rate

Andhra Pradesh ranked second after Uttar Pradesh in PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana utilisation. The State recorded a 76% placement rate against the national average of 64%. This placed AP first among major States.

HRD Minister N Lokesh directed officials to set a target of providing employment to one lakh youth every year via SEEDAP. He also called for coordination between OMCAP and SEEDAP to facilitate overseas employment opportunities.

Officials briefed the Minister on skill development initiatives and APSSDC training programmes. They reported that 192 centres are set for upgrades. Additionally, 5.43 lakh youth have secured employment and livelihoods through these schemes.

Under PM-SETU, State ITIs were divided into 18 clusters. AM/NS was selected as Vizag's industry partner. Officials were directed to finalise partners for other clusters.