Punjab Newsline, Shimla, October 14-
The Himachal Pradesh government’s initiative to create overseas employment opportunities for youth is yielding positive results, as the first batch of five candidates has reached Saudi Arabia to begin their new roles. This group includes Rajat Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Jaspreet Singh, and Abhinav Sharma from Una district, along with Dinesh from Hamirpur district. On 31st August 2024 Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented appointment letters to these young individuals in Shimla.
Sukhu said that to enhance overseas job placements, the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EFS Facilities Services Group Limited, based in Dubai, UAE. Following the Chief Minister's visit to Dubai in December 2023, EFS aims to fulfill 15-20 percent of its oversees hiring needs from Himachal Pradesh, targeting up to 1,000 candidates annually in sectors such as hospitality, technical services, housekeeping, food and beverage, and office support. Furthermore, the Labour and Employment Department has been tasked with developing a mechanism to track and ensure the well-being of candidates working abroad, highlighting the government's commitment to protecting its youth in foreign job markets.
"The State Government is committed to creating both employment and self-employment opportunities for the youth," the Chief Minister remarked.