29.05.21 Daily [Andhra Pradesh] APPSC Current Affairs

The has cleared the plan to establish 30skill development collegesacross the state. The proposal also includes askill developmentuniversity which would head all these colleges.

The state government has also cleared the budgetary allocation of Rs 1,385.53 crore for both the colleges and the university. The government plans to have the colleges and the university launching their academic sessions by 2023.

The government has released the budgetary allocation to the AP Skill development Corporation (APSDC) for further action.

The new colleges would provide residential accommodation to 120 students each and another 120 students will be non-residential. They would offer three months to six months courses besides short term courses for one month.

The state government would link the industrial training institutes and the polytechnic colleges in the state with these skill colleges for better coordination. The state government has asked the state industries department to coordinate with the colleges and the industries on the courses and trainings to be provided so as to suit the Industry requirement.