As part of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s attempt to empower Indian nurses with global career opportunities, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary felicitated 32 healthcare professionals for successfully completing the two- to three-month long residential training programme to be able to take the B1 level of German language proficiency. The training aims to equip the nurses with the necessary language skills for a successful career and livelihood in Germany.
The Minister congratulated the successful candidates and personally handed them their placement offers, inspiring confidence and enthusiasm for their future roles.
All 32 candidates cleared the B1 German language training through TELC. They will be placed with leading hospitals and employers in Germany, and will be earning between 2300 and 2700 euros per month, that is, more than Rs 2 lakh. Additionally they will receive B2 training, post completion of which their salary will go up to about Rs 3 to 4 lakh per month.
The initiative is proof of how the Indian government is committed to making India the global hub for skilled talent. The training was imparted to candidates with a BSc in nursing or those who have completed the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) programmes. The teachers were professional German native trainers, who ensured that the trainees received ace-quality language education.
Jayant Chaudhary pointed out that, “approximately 8.5 crore opportunities will be there in the world by 2030. And how many of these opportunities are grabbed by our aspiring young professionals will decide the future path of our economy.”
Chaudhary highlighted the fact that “in Germany alone, with their ageing population, there would be approximately 18 lakh job opportunities available for suitable candidates. Therefore, it’s imperative that we have the right approach to fill these positions in a focused manner, and Skill India International’s strong connect with the industry can fulfil this gap.”
He congratulated the candidates saying, “each of you is a changemaker and an ambassador of India.”
More than 58,000 skilled Indians have been successfully placed in various countries as part of India’s mission to become a global skilling powerhouse. The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and NSDC International have together provided high-quality training to Indian youth seeking overseas employment.
Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador, has praised the skilling ecosystem of India and expressed his gratitude to NSDC International “for their robust efforts as in just two months, they managed to prepare this young workforce for Germany.”
The Hon’ble Minister, the German Ambassador along with Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary MSDE and Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and MD, NSDC International, flagged off the bus taking the candidates to the airport and boosted their morale.
NSDC, under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, NSDC International, has made significant progress in positioning India as a dependable source of skilled workers.
