RDPR Minister and Kalaburagi district in-charge Priyank Kharge, together with Medical Schooling Minister Sharan Prakash Patil (proper), addressing a media convention on the Deputy Commissioner’s workplace in Kalaburagi on July 29, 2025.
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In an effort to bridge the employability hole amongst graduates in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, the federal government of Karnataka will launch a structured, assessment-led mannequin to guage and improve job readiness amongst STEM (Science, Know-how, Engineering, and Arithmetic) graduates. The initiative will start with a pilot evaluation drive in Kalaburagi on August 9 and 10.
Addressing a press convention on the Deputy Commissioner’s workplace in Kalaburagi on July 29, Minister for Rural Growth and Panchayat Raj and Kalaburagi district In-charge Priyank Kharge mentioned the initiative is being rolled out underneath the State’s flagship Nipuna Karnataka programme, by way of the Division of IT/BT, and the Karnataka Ability Growth Company (KSDC). The trouble can be supported by Kalaburagi MP Radhakrishna Doddamani.
The pilot programme will goal 2,500 STEM college students in Kalaburagi within the first part. Primarily based on its success, the mannequin shall be tailored and scaled throughout different districts, making Karnataka the primary State in India to launch a data-driven, localised employability evaluation programme tailor-made particularly for STEM graduates.
“This isn’t simply one other skilling programme. We’re introducing a diagnostic-first method. Candidates will endure a 90-minute on-line take a look at to evaluate aptitude, communication, digital literacy and behavioural readiness. The assessments shall be performed by Unstop, a nationwide engagement and hiring platform, and every participant will obtain a personalised skill-gap report together with an Particular person Growth Plan (IDP). It will enable for additional coaching and placements to be customised primarily based on particular person wants, shifting away from a one-size-fits-all method,” mentioned Mr. Priyank.
The assessments shall be held at Shetty Institute of Know-how in Kalaburagi. There shall be 4 slots every day (10 am, 12 midday, 2.30 pm, and 4.30 pm). Candidates should report on the venue by 9 a.m.
Registration opens on July 29, and can stay open till August 7, through this URL, or by scanning a QR code. Slots shall be allotted on a first-come, first-serve foundation, with choice given to STEM graduates who had registered for the Kalaburagi Udyoga Mela held earlier this yr. Evaluation corridor tickets shall be issued through SMS and e-mail on August 7 and eight.
The Minister famous {that a} current evaluation throughout the Udyog Mela confirmed that 70% of scholars scored under 50% in aptitude and 63% in communication abilities. The pilot initiative is aimed toward closing such gaps systematically and measurably.
The programme can be anticipated to enhance hiring outcomes for employers by providing job-ready candidates, and allow instructional establishments to higher align their coaching with business expectations.
“This initiative is not only about jobs, it’s about holistic expertise improvement and making ready our youth for the longer term,” the Minister mentioned.
Minister for Medical Schooling and Ability Growth Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, MLAs Allamprabhu Patil, M.Y. Patil, Kalaburagi City Growth Authority Chairman Mazhar Alam Khan, Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum, Police Commissioner S.D. Sharanappa, Superintendent of Police Adduru Srinivasulu had been current.
Printed – July 29, 2025 02:32 pm IST
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