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Karnataka Minister visits Germany to explore skill development opportunities for youth

Düsseldorf (Germany): A delegation led by Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, and Livelihood Dr. Sharanaprakash R. Patil is on an official five-day visit to Germany.

On day one, the delegation toured key regions of Germany, including North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and Düsseldorf, holding meetings on skill development, skill exchange and employment opportunities with authorities.

In sectors such as mechanised industry, mechatronics and smart manufacturing, the delegation studied apprenticeship models and skill-cooperation frameworks and finalised several significant agreements.

Schneider Electric, Düsseldorf

The delegation accompanied by Government Toolroom and Training Centre (GTTC) Managing Director YK Dinesh Kumar and senior officials met at Schneider Electric in Düsseldorf.

Discussions focused on establishing a German-standard nursing apprenticeship programme and crafting a structured skill-migration pathway between Karnataka and NRW.

Officials also explored integrating GTTC’s technical curriculum with German training standards and providing hands-on, pre-departure training to Karnataka’s youth.

Sana Kliniken

Dr. Patil met with representatives from the health sector to explore pathways for Karnataka-trained nursing professionals, including Pflege-Ausbildung (nursing apprenticeships) and ethical migration frameworks.

The Minister further engaged in discussions on ways to develop a safe, reliable and long-term skills partnership between Karnataka and North Rhine-Westphalia, enabling Karnataka’s youth to access high-quality professional training and employment opportunities in Germany.

TBM Newsdesk

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