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Detailed explanation-1: -Underscoring Prime Minister’s vision of making India the Skill Capital of the World, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of Education, today launched India’s first Skill India International Centre at SDI Bhubaneshwar.

Detailed explanation-2: -This scheme works as a bridge between the Indian Corporate sector and the Ministry of Home Affairs to offer skill training and employability programmes to the unemployed youth of J&K. Graduates, Under-graduates and Diploma holders are eligible to participate in this scheme.

Detailed explanation-3: -Skill India International Centres are aimed at providing high-quality training to Indian youth. The centres will host training facilities, providing skills as per the demand of international employers in countries like United Arab Emirates (UAE), Canada, Australia and other GCC regions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Samarthanam Livelihood Resource Centres are established across major cities of India which impart livelihood training to youth with disabilities and the underprivileged, enhancing their skill-sets and paving way for a sustainable livelihood and economic independence.