Hyderabad: Minister for Labour, Employment and Mines Dr G. Vivek Venkatswamy called for stronger coordination between the Central and State governments to enhance overseas job opportunities for youth.
During a meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs at the Secretariat on Wednesday, he stressed the need for collaboration in skill training, course selection, passport services and immigration protocols. He said such coordinated efforts would improve overseas job opportunities and ensure safer migration pathways.
Vivek highlighted that foreign language training, along with specialised technical skills, was essential to improve global employability. Moreover, he underlined the importance of building a strong network of mentors and career advisors to prepare candidates for international placements. He added that expanding language training facilities alongside professional courses would significantly boost overseas job opportunities.
Centre-State coordination key to overseas job opportunities
The delegation included Secretary (CPV & OIA) Sripriya Ranganathan, Joint Secretary (OE) and Protector General of Emigrants Surinder Bhagat, and Regional Passport Officer for Hyderabad Ajith John Joshua. Officials reviewed programmes implemented by both governments to facilitate overseas placements.
Sripriya said coordinated efforts were underway to provide structured training for students seeking jobs abroad. She praised Telangana’s initiatives to promote overseas placements and said cultural orientation for youth travelling abroad remained a priority for the Government of India. She also stressed the need to curb illegal immigration at the grassroots level and sought the State’s cooperation in strengthening awareness and monitoring systems.
LETF Special Secretary Dana Kishore briefed the meeting on steps taken by the Telangana Overseas Manpower Company (TOMCOM). He said Industrial Training Institutes were being upgraded into Advanced Technology Centres to produce industry-ready professionals. He added that several State-issued certifications had received recognition from the National Council for Vocational Education and Training.
The meeting also discussed passport issuance issues and the need to improve awareness about safe and legal immigration procedures during the application process.