New "Employment Policy" On The Anvil In Karnataka: Basavaraj Bommai
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Basavaraj Bommai said jobless youths were being given an honorary employment dole to encourage them to find employment.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said his government plans to introduce a new employment policy soon, which will give impetus to job creation and reduce unemployment in the State.
Speaking after inaugurating the Jobs Fair at the Gogte Engineering College here held under the auspices of the Skills Development Corporation, Mr Bommai said jobless youths were being given an honorary employment dole to encourage them to find employment.
The government will henceforth encourage such institutions which are engaged in generating higher number of employment opportunities, he said.
"The thrust and focus of our government will now be on enhancing the quality of education, skills and creation of employment opportunities. The new education policy lays stress on job vocational courses and work closely with the industry and its demands," the Chief Minister said.
