CM announces goal of training 7 lakh candidates under Skill Karnataka Scheme 2.0

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the Skill Karnataka Scheme 2.0 aims to train seven lakh candidates over the next seven years. Speaking at the 'Bengaluru Kaushala Shringsabhe' organized by the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, he stated that this project integrates training, special schemes, employment assistance, and digital governance. He also mentioned that the state aims to create 3.5 lakh jobs and reach 30 lakh beneficiaries within the next seven years with an estimated investment of ₹5,000 crore.