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 Developmentand 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.
