Hyderabad: Minister for Labour, Employment and Mines Dr G. Vivek Venkatswamy called for stronger Centre-State coordination to expand overseas job opportunities for youth and ensure safer migration pathways.
During a meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs at the Secretariat on Wednesday, he stressed collaboration in skill training, course selection, passport services and immigration protocols. He said coordinated action would improve overseas job opportunities and protect candidates from illegal migration risks.
Vivek highlighted the need for foreign language training along with specialised technical skills to enhance global employability. Moreover, he underlined the importance of building a network of mentors and career advisors to guide candidates seeking placements abroad. He added that expanding language training facilities alongside professional courses would significantly increase overseas job opportunities.
Centre-State steps to strengthen 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 international placements.
Sripriya said structured training initiatives were underway to support students seeking employment abroad. She praised Telangana’s efforts to promote placements and stressed the importance of cultural orientation for youth travelling overseas. She also called for action to curb illegal immigration at the grassroots level and sought the State’s cooperation in strengthening awareness systems.
LETF Special Secretary Dana Kishore briefed the meeting on initiatives taken by the Telangana Overseas Manpower Company. 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 reviewed passport issuance issues and emphasised awareness on safe and legal immigration procedures during the application process.
