SWADES initiative

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE:

• Government of India has launched a new initiative called SWADES (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support) to conduct a skill mapping exercise of the returning citizens under the Vande Bharat Mission.
• This is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, and the Ministry of External Affairs.
• It aims to create a database of qualified citizens based on their skillsets and experience to tap into and fulfil demand of Indian and foreign companies.
• 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.
• The card will facilitate a strategic framework to provide the returning citizens with suitable employment opportunities through discussions with key stakeholders including State Governments, Industry Associations and Employers.
• MSDE’s implementation arm National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is supporting the implementation of the project.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Q. The government has recently decided to launch SWADES initiative to help:

1. Citizens returning due to Covid-19 pandemic.
2. Students who are aspiring for Studies in Foreign universities.
3. Struggling Micro and Small Industrial enterprises in manufacturing sector
4. Farmers suffering due to import of agricultural products

Answer to Prelims question