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PM suggests creating area-wise skill database to help firms, job-seekers

The Prime Minister said a time will come when people want to do a job in the areas near their houses

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"Technology should be used to create a database area-wise of the people with their skills. The database must be accessible to employers and job seekers," he said

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3 min read Last Updated : Jul 23 2020 | 9:25 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that state governments should work for improving skills of people and courses should be improved in accordance with the requirement of the industries.

In an interaction on Tuesday in which technology experts were present, he laid stress on the role of technology in connecting employers and job seekers.

"Technology should be used to create a database area-wise of the people with their skills. The database must be accessible to employers and job seekers," he said.

The Prime Minister said a time will come when people want to do a job in the areas near their houses.

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