Telangana Govt Strengthens Europe-Focused Skill Mobility Through TOMCOM
Hyderabad, May 20 (TNT): The Telangana government is intensifying efforts to create overseas employment opportunities for youth by strengthening the Telangana Overseas Manpower Company (TOMCOM) and expanding skill mobility initiatives aligned with growing workforce demand in European countries, said Telangana Labour, Employment, Mines and Geology Minister G. Vivek Venkatswamy here on Wednesday.
Speaking at a State-level workshop on India–European Union Mobility here, Venkatswamy said the State government had allocated Rs 90 crore in the budget to strengthen TOMCOM and support international placement and skill-development programmes.
The workshop was organised under Phase-II of the India–EU Migration and Mobility Project by the Ministry of External Affairs and the European Union in collaboration with TOMCOM.
The Minister said Europe currently faced increasing demand for skilled manpower, while India had a large pool of trainable youth, creating opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.
He said the Telangana government had recognised the trend early and initiated measures to prepare young people for global careers.
Venkatswamy said TOMCOM had evolved into a key platform for training and guiding candidates for overseas employment, with many trained youth already placed abroad.
He particularly highlighted the rising demand in European countries for candidates trained in foreign languages, especially German.
The Minister said the government was also spreading awareness about the risks of illegal migration and encouraging youth to pursue safe, legal and structured pathways for overseas employment.
To meet emerging domestic and international workforce requirements, especially in Europe, the State government has established Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs) across Telangana to provide industry-oriented and globally relevant training, he said.
Referring to rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Vivek Venkatswamy said traditional job roles were undergoing major transformation, making continuous skill upgradation and technological adaptability essential for employability in future global markets.
The Minister said the workshop aimed to create awareness among Telangana youth about higher education, skill development and employment opportunities in European countries.
He added that the government was giving priority to global education and international skill mobility initiatives.
Referring to his recent visit to Germany, he said the delegation observed strong demand for skilled professionals in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, technology and services.
He added that the government was implementing pilot projects for foreign-language training across Telangana to facilitate professionally guided overseas employment opportunities.
Ministry of External Affairs Under Secretary Adarsh Kumar Mehra, LETF Secretary D. Harichandana, Director of Employment and Training Kanthi Wesley, Regional Passport Officer J. Snehaja and ICWA Joint Secretary Abhijit Chakraborthy, among others, attended the programme.
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