PM to launch ‘Customized Crash Course program for Covid 19 Frontline workers’ on 18th June
The program aims to skill and upskill over one lakh Covid warriors across the country
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the ‘Customized Crash Course program for Covid 19 Frontline workers’ on 18th June 2021 at 11 AM via video conferencing. The launch will commence the program in 111 training centers spread over 26 states. The launch will be followed by the Prime Minister’s address. Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will also be present on the occasion.
The program aims to skill and upskill over one lakh Covid warriors across the country. The training will be imparted to Covid warriors in six customized job roles namely Home Care Support, Basic Care Support, Advanced Care Support, Emergency Care Support, Sample Collection Support, and Medical Equipment Support.
The program has been designed as a special program under the Central Component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0, with a total financial outlay of Rs. 276 crore. The program will create skilled non-medical healthcare workers to fill the present and future needs of manpower in the health sector.