The National Skill Development Corporation, under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in association with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), is imparting a one-day Pre-Departure Orientation Training (PDOT) to potential migrants under the Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY) scheme. The training aims to equip them with the necessary soft skills to compete in foreign destinations. The orientation covers various aspects, including language, culture, emigration process, welfare measures, and do’s and don’ts of the destination country. Upon completing 8 hours of training, the candidate receives a certificate. As of 31st May 2023, a total of 1,29,062 candidates have received training under PDOT, PKVY, since January 2018.
The Ministry does not maintain data on the number of PDO-trained persons who got jobs in various countries. Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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