Mon Oct 21 14:37:29 UTC 2024: **Summary of News Article:**
– The Himachal Pradesh Government is successfully creating overseas employment opportunities for youth, as evidenced by the arrival of the first batch of five youths in Saudi Arabia.
– The youths who have taken up jobs in Saudi Arabia are Rajat Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Jaspreet Singh, Abhinav Sharma (all from Una district), and Dinesh (from Hamirpur district).
– Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu issued appointment letters to these individuals on August 31.
– The state government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EFS Facilities Services Group Limited, based in Dubai, to enhance overseas job placements.
– Following the Chief Minister’s visit to Dubai in December 2023, EFS has committed to fulfilling 15-20% of its overseas hiring needs from Himachal Pradesh, potentially allowing 1,000 candidates annually to secure employment in sectors such as hospitality, technical services, and office support.
– The Labour and Employment Department will develop a tracking mechanism to ensure the well-being of candidates working abroad.
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