Andhra HRD Minister Lokesh asks officials to set skill training targets

HRD Minister Nara Lokesh directs SEEDAP to set a target of employing one lakh youth annually.  | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR

Highlighting that effective implementation of skill development programmes helps create large-scale employment opportunities for youth, Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Nara Lokesh has asked officials to set short- and long-term targets for skill training and job creation. He also stressed the effective use of PM Internship Scheme to benefit unemployed youth.

He chaired a review meeting with the Skill Development Department officials at his Undavalli residence on Thursday.

Officials informed Mr. Lokesh that 5.43 lakh youth had secured employment opportunities so far through skill development programmes.