5) SWADES initiative

Question 1

What is the SWADES initiative ?

Answer 1

Govt of India’s new initiative to conduct a skill mapping exercise of the returning citizens under the vande Bharat mission

Question 2

What is Vande Bharat mission ?

Answer 2

Mission under which Indian people are brought home from abroad during the pandemic

Question 3

SWADES full form ?

Answer 3

Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support

Question 4

Objective of SWADES initiative ?

Answer 4

To create a database of qualified citizens based on their skillsets and experience and fulfil demand of Indian and foreign companies

Question 5

How does the returning citizens get the facility ?

Answer 5

By getting the SWADES Skills card. This card will facilitate the returning citizens with suitable employment opportunities through discussions with key stakeholders including State Govts, Industry Associations and Employers

Question 6

Bodies involved ?

Answer 6

Ministry of Skill Development and Enterpreneurship
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ministry of External Affairs

Question 7

Implementation agency ?

Answer 7

NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation)