Telangana CM Revanth Reddy proposes research centre at Young India Skill University
Synopsis
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy didn't just call a routine review — he outlined a full-stack skilling overhaul: a research centre at Young India Skill University, foreign language departments, blue-collar scholarships, EV and drone courses, and a restructured TOMCOM to protect North Telangana workers from overseas fraud. A former IFS officer will lead the revamped agency.
Key Takeaways
Revanth Reddy proposed a research centre at Young India Skill University on 31 July to foster innovation.
A dedicated department for German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Russian language training is to be set up within the university.
TOMCOM directed to manage end-to-end overseas employment — from training and job fairs to passport facilitation and worker protection.
A former IFS officer to be appointed as CEO of TOMCOM to oversee overseas manpower operations.
New courses in EV servicing and drone technology proposed for ATCs ; internships recommended for students at government engineering colleges and ITIs.
Feasibility study ordered for extending scholarships to blue-collar job trainees , mirroring existing overseas higher education scholarship schemes.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday, 31 July proposed the establishment of a dedicated research centre at the Young India Skill University in Hyderabad to drive innovation, while also outlining a sweeping set of reforms to strengthen the state's skilling and overseas employment ecosystem.
Key Proposals at the SHAKTI Review Meeting
At a review meeting of the Skill, Human Capital and Knowledge Training Initiatives (SHAKTI) Department, the Chief Minister directed officials to set up a separate department within the Skill University for foreign language training — covering German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Russian. He called for instructors from the respective countries, alongside locally proficient trainers, to conduct the programmes.
Revanth Reddy also instructed officials to examine the feasibility of extending scholarships to blue-collar job trainees, on par with the overseas scholarships already available to higher education students. The proposal, if implemented, would mark a significant expansion of the state's scholarship framework beyond the academic track.
TOMCOM to Oversee Overseas Worker Protection
The Chief Minister directed the Telangana Overseas Manpower Company (TOMCOM) to take end-to-end responsibility for workers seeking employment abroad — from training and job fairs to passport facilitation and placement. He highlighted that a large number of workers from North Telangana migrate to Middle Eastern countries, often falling prey to fraudulent agents and facing hardships overseas.
To address this, Revanth Reddy proposed that TOMCOM enter into formal agreements with manpower agencies in destination countries, enabling the body to intervene and secure justice for workers facing difficulties abroad. Officials were directed to compile details of agents facilitating overseas migration and register particulars of every individual sent abroad through them.
The Chief Minister also announced that a former IFS officer would be appointed as CEO of TOMCOM to lead these operations.
New Skilling Priorities: EVs, Drones, Nursing, and Driving
Revanth Reddy urged the introduction of courses in Electric Vehicle (EV) servicing and drone technology at Advanced Training Centres (ATCs), citing the rapid uptake of EVs and the growing use of drones in agriculture. He also recommended Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving training for job seekers.
On the internship front, the CM suggested that students at government engineering colleges, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), ATCs, and polytechnic colleges be provided structured internship opportunities with major companies — allowing them to earn a stipend while acquiring industry-relevant skills.
The Chief Minister also noted significant domestic and international demand for nursing professionals, particularly home-based nursing care driven by ageing populations in developed countries. He stated that permissions for new nursing colleges are being granted to meet this growing need.
Officials Present at the Review
The meeting was attended by SHAKTI Minister Vivek Venkatswamy, Principal Secretary to the CM N. Sridhar, Secretary (Energy) Harichandana, Director of Employment and Training Nirmala Kanthi Wesley, Young India Skill University Vice-Chancellor Subbarao, and other senior officials. Separately, the CM also held a review of the Energy Department alongside Minister Vivek Venkataswamy on the same day.
The proposals collectively signal Telangana's intent to position its skilling infrastructure as a pipeline not just for domestic employment, but for structured, protected overseas placements — with institutional accountability at every step.
Point of View
But intent alone hasn't protected North Telangana's migrant workers so far. The blue-collar scholarship idea is genuinely progressive and addresses a long-standing equity gap, but feasibility studies have a habit of quietly shelving good ideas. The EV and drone skilling push is well-timed, but ATCs across the state are unevenly resourced. Without a parallel infrastructure upgrade, course announcements risk outpacing delivery capacity.
NationPress
31 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Telangana CM Revanth Reddy propose at the SHAKTI review meeting?
CM Revanth Reddy proposed a research centre at Young India Skill University, a foreign language training department covering German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Russian, blue-collar scholarships, and new EV and drone technology courses at ATCs. He also directed TOMCOM to take full responsibility for overseas worker placement and protection.
What is TOMCOM and what role will it play?
TOMCOM, or the Telangana Overseas Manpower Company, is a state body tasked with facilitating overseas employment. The CM directed it to manage the entire overseas employment pipeline — from training and job fairs to passport assistance and formal agreements with manpower agencies in destination countries — to protect workers, especially from North Telangana, from fraudulent agents.
Why is Telangana focusing on overseas worker protection?
The CM noted that a large number of workers from North Telangana migrate to Middle Eastern countries and frequently fall victim to fraudulent agents, facing hardships abroad. The proposed reforms aim to institutionalise oversight, register agents, and enable TOMCOM to intervene when workers face difficulties overseas.
What new courses are being introduced under Telangana's skilling push?
The CM recommended introducing EV servicing and drone technology courses at Advanced Training Centres (ATCs), citing rapid EV adoption and growing drone usage in agriculture. He also suggested LMV and HMV driving training for job seekers, and internships at major companies for students in government engineering colleges, ITIs, and polytechnic colleges.
Who will lead TOMCOM under the new reforms?
CM Revanth Reddy announced that a former IFS (Indian Foreign Service) officer will be appointed as CEO of TOMCOM to oversee its expanded overseas manpower operations.
