SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 10: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, today convened a meeting regarding the implementation of the Covid Customized Crash Course in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pertinently, this innovative training programme has been initiated by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) for Corona warriors to meet the deficit of skilled healthcare professionals and augment the existing healthcare system across India.
In this regard, Jammu and Kashmir have been allocated 2500 targets under PMKVY 3.0 Centrally Sponsored State Managed Component. However, the training of Covid warriors has already been started in the UT under the Centrally Sponsored Centre Managed Component.
During the meeting, State Engagement Officer of the National Skill Development Corporation (implementing agency of MSDE), made a Powerpoint presentation on Covid Crash Course guidelines.
It was decided in the meeting that the National Health Mission will be the TP for the programme, targets will be allocated to medical colleges, paramedical colleges, CHCs and PHCs. Candidates will be given classroom training for 21 days which will be followed by 90 days of on-the-job training in hospitals. Candidates will be provided a stipend during On-the-job training (OJT) and will be designated as Covid Warriors.
Candidates moving to other districts, other than their home district will be given boarding and lodging payouts.