
SWADES scheme:
News:
- The government launched a new initiative SWADES (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support) under the Vande Bharat Mission.
More about the scheme:
- The scheme has benn launched to conduct a skill mapping exercise and provide employment opportunities to the returning citizens.
- This is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of External Affairs.
- Aim: 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 data will help the citizens with job prospects and bridge the demand-supply gap.