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Andhra Pradesh Nurses Learn German for Overseas Opportunities

VIJAYAWADA, October 24, 2025 – Andhra Pradesh is actively skilling its nursing graduates in German to secure placements in European healthcare systems, particularly in Germany, as part of a state government initiative.

The A.P. State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) and Overseas Manpower Company Andhra Pradesh (OMCAP) are partnering with language training centers to provide fully funded German language training to B.Sc, M.Sc Nursing students, and post-B.Sc Nursing graduates with at least six months of experience. The program, known as Project Vasudha, was launched in 2024 after officials realized the language barrier and a lack of exposure were preventing many nurses from pursuing overseas work.

The initiative addresses the need for fresh employment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh following the state’s bifurcation, as most industries were concentrated in Hyderabad. By focusing on international skilling, the government aims to tap into the high demand for nurses in Germany, which offers competitive salaries, diverse roles, and career progression opportunities.

While trainees face challenges with German grammar and gendered nouns, the program has seen encouraging results. According to Ganesh Kumar, MD and CEO of the State Skill Development Corporation, 10 out of the first 50 nurses who completed training have already been placed in Germany, and over 2,700 more are currently undergoing language training.

The government has also mandated foreign language training in the B.Sc (Nursing) curriculum of all 13 government nursing colleges in the state. The training is provided at Skill hubs across the state. Additional language training in Italian, Japanese, and English is planned.

Despite the program’s success, officials acknowledge the need for greater awareness, as many young nurses are unaware of overseas job opportunities. V. Prajwala from Kalasapadu, states that they were unaware of these initiatives and want to make the most of this opportunity. The Social Welfare and Tribal Welfare departments have joined the initiative to provide specialised training. Drop out rate is high. Personal and domestic problems force trainees to discontinue their classes.

The Society for Employment Generation and Enterprise Development in Andhra Pradesh (SEEDAP) also offers comprehensive German training, with 18 youths already placed in Germany. The initiative reflects a strategic shift towards equipping the workforce with the skills needed to thrive in international markets.

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