Uttarakhand will open its second language training centre in Almora. Skill Development Minister Saurabh Bahuguna announced the Almora language training centre on 13 March 2026. Notably, the announcement came on the fifth day of the budget session at Bhararisain. The centre falls under the Mukhyamantri Kaushal Unnayan evam Vaishvik Rozgar Yojana. Hence, more hill youth can train for jobs abroad.
Second Centre After Dehradun
So far, the state has only one such centre, in Dehradun. It has worked since 2023, when the scheme began. Then, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed the department to increase the number of centres. As a result, Almora will become the second hub. Bahuguna said many more students “will now be able to benefit from the training.”
Budget Hike and Placement Record
Moreover, the state raised the training budget from Rs 75 lakh to Rs 3.3 crore. So far, 147 youth have received foreign language training under the scheme. Of these, 92 have found jobs in various countries. In addition, 10 more candidates hold job offers from Saudi Arabia.
How the Training Works
The course at the centre lasts eight to ten months. Also, 16 authorised agencies deliver the training in various foreign languages. Meanwhile, tension continues in West Asia. Still, the government said workers placed in Saudi Arabia are “completely safe.”
Fiscal Health Recognition
In the same session, Dhami also cited NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index 2026. According to him, the index placed Uttarakhand second among North-Eastern and Himalayan states. Thus, the state plans to spend more on skills while keeping its finances in order.
About the Global Employment Scheme
The Mukhyamantri Kaushal Unnayan evam Vaishvik Rozgar Yojana prepares youth for overseas employment. Under it, trainees learn a foreign language before they seek jobs abroad. The Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship runs the scheme. Therefore, it offers hill youth a legal and safe route to global jobs.
Almora Language Training Centre: Key Facts for Revision
- Announced by: Skill Development Minister Saurabh Bahuguna
- Date: 13 March 2026, fifth day of the budget session
- Scheme: Mukhyamantri Kaushal Unnayan evam Vaishvik Rozgar Yojana (2023)
- First centre: Dehradun, since 2023
- Budget: Raised from Rs 75 lakh to Rs 3.3 crore
- Outcome: 147 trained, 92 placed abroad
Why the Almora Language Training Centre Matters for UKPSC
Notably, the centre links skill development with the fight against hill migration. So, remember the scheme name, the budget hike and the placement figures. Also, link it with reverse migration and livelihood schemes in the hills. For official updates, also visit the Skill Development Department, Uttarakhand. Next, for a related story, read about the Uttarakhand homestay scheme. You can also download our free Uttarakhand Current Affairs magazine.
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