Skill Development to Open Global Employment Opportunities for Youth, 126 Selected in Japan, Germany and Saudi Arabia
Dehradun DM Dr Ashish Chauhan directs officials to align training programmes with market demand and introduce new-age trades
Dehradun, October 1, 2026: The Dehradun district administration is strengthening its skill development initiatives to equip young people with industry-relevant skills and connect them with employment opportunities in local industries as well as international markets.
During a review meeting of the District Skill Development Plan held at the Collectorate auditorium on Thursday, District Magistrate Dr Ashish Chauhan directed officials to move beyond conventional training programmes and prepare youth for emerging technologies, startups and the changing requirements of the job market.
The District Magistrate said that skill development programmes should focus not merely on providing certificates but on making young people genuinely employment-ready. He directed officials to regularly update training programmes in line with current and emerging market demand.
126 Youth Secure Overseas Employment
During the meeting, the District Employment Officer shared details of recent international placement achievements. According to the department, 126 youth have secured employment opportunities abroad through specialised skill training programmes.
Of these, 75 youth have been selected for caregiver jobs in Japan, one youth has secured employment in the nursing sector in Germany, while 30 youth have been selected for warehouse management jobs in Saudi Arabia.
The officials discussed strengthening the link between skill training and placement so that more trained youth can access employment opportunities in both domestic and international markets.
Training to be Aligned with Industry Requirements
Dr Chauhan directed officials to strengthen coordination with SIDCUL and the Industries Department and organise regular workshops with industrial establishments. He said that a concrete action plan should be prepared based on the workforce and skill requirements of industries.
The District Magistrate also called for a review of the courses currently being offered at Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). He directed officials to update ITI trades and training modules according to changing industry requirements and technological developments.
He emphasised that training programmes must equip youth with skills that are relevant to actual employment opportunities.
PM SETU Scheme to Modernise ITI Infrastructure
The meeting also reviewed infrastructure modernisation under the PM SETU scheme. The District Magistrate directed officials to focus on upgrading infrastructure at government ITIs and NSTI institutions.
He stressed the need to provide youth with practical exposure to modern machinery and technologies, along with an understanding of the industrial ecosystem and opportunities to build professional networks.
The District Magistrate further emphasised active participation from the industry sector in skill development programmes, stating that stronger coordination between the government, training institutions and industries can help connect skill development more effectively with employment.
The meeting was attended by Chief Development Officer Abhinav Shah, District Employment Officer Mamta, ITI Principals Anupama Bhandari, Deepak Chaudhary and Anil Pundir, industry representative and committee chairman Arun Naithani, and other committee members.
