Question:Consider the following statements:
(1) Swades is a skill mapping exercise for the returning Indian citizens under the Vande Bharat Mission.
(2) It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of External Affairs
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) All of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- Government of India has launched a new initiative SWADES (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support) to conduct a skill mapping exercise of the returning citizens under the Vande Bharat.
- This is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Civil Aviation and the Ministry of External Affairs.
- The initiative will ensure India returning citizens to make available job opportunities based on their skillsets.
- The returning citizens are required to fill up an online SWADES Skills Card. Through this card information will be shared with the companies for suitable placement opportunities in the country.
- Amid ongoing pandemic, the initiative will bridge the demand-supply gap to mobilize the production process.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1628976