SWADES (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support) initiative launched

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  • June 5, 2020
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SWADES (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support) initiative launched

Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-II – Welfare Schemes & GS-III – Employment

In News:

  • The Indian Government has launched a new initiative SWADES (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support)
  • The scheme will conduct a skill mapping exercise of the returning citizens under the Vande Bharat Mission.

Key takeaways 

  • This is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Civil Aviation Ministry and External Affairs Ministry.
  • It aims to create a database of qualified citizens based on their skills and experience. 
  • The collected information will be shared with the companies for suitable placement opportunities in the country.
  • The returning citizens are required to fill up an online SWADES Skills Card which will help the citizens with job prospects and bridge the demand-supply gap.

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