**Summary of Overseas Employment Initiatives for Indian Youth**
**Overview**
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has established and operationalized seven Skill India International Centres (SIICs) across various states on a pilot basis. These centers are designed to facilitate international employment for Indian youth by providing internationally aligned domain skill training, language instruction, and pre-departure orientation to ensure safe and informed migration.
**Training and Orientation Programs**
In collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, these centres deliver Pre-Departure Orientation Training (PDOT) under the Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY). The curriculum focuses on:
* Language familiarization.
* Cultural aspects of destination countries.
* International labor laws.
* Safe migration practices.
**Key Performance Metrics (Since 2023)**
Data reflects progress primarily at the SIIC-Varanasi and SIIC-Bhubaneshwar locations:
* **Total Candidates Trained:** 2,929 (including domain and language training).
* **Total Candidates Deployed:** 433 candidates successfully facilitated for overseas employment.
**Financial Allocation**
The National Skill Development Fund (NSDF) has approved a total of **₹70.59 crore** for the initiative. This funding covers:
* **Operational Expenditure (OPEX):** All seven SIICs.
* **Capital Expenditure (CAPEX):** Five specific centres.
**Administrative Context**
This information was provided on March 23, 2026, by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for MSDE, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
**Reference Information**
* **Release ID:** 2243985
* **Issuing Authority:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
Key Entities Referenced
Skill India International Centres (SIICs): Centres established on a pilot basis to provide internationally aligned skill training, language training, and pre-departure orientation to facilitate overseas employment for Indian youth.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE): The nodal ministry responsible for establishing and operationalizing SIICs and managing the National Skill Development Fund for these initiatives.
Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY): A scheme under which Pre-Departure Orientation Training (PDOT) is provided to orient candidates on cultural aspects, labour laws, and safe migration practices.
National Skill Development Fund (NSDF): The funding entity that approved ₹70.59 crore for the capital and operational expenditure required to establish and run seven SIICs.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUTH
Posted On: 23 MAR 2026 4:46PM by PIB Delhi
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has established and operationalized seven
Skill India International Centres (SIICs) in different states on a pilot basis to facilitate international
employment opportunities for the Indian youth. These centres aim to provide internationally aligned
domain skill training, language training and pre-departure orientation to support safe and informed
migration of skilled workers.
In addition, Pre-Departure Orientation Training (PDOT) under the Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
of the Ministry of External Affairs is imparted at these centres to orient candidates on language
familiarisation, cultural aspects of destination countries, labour laws, and safe migration practices.
Since 2023, a total number of 2,929 candidates have been trained (including domain training and language
training) at SIIC-Varanasi and SIIC-Bhubaneshwar, and deployment of 433 candidates has been facilitated
for overseas employment.
The Ministry, through the National Skill Development Fund (NSDF), has approved funds amounting to
₹70.59 crore for establishment and operationalization of seven SIICs which includes Operational
Expenditure (OPEX) for seven centres and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) for five centres.
This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development
and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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