Working Towards Preparing 1 Lakh Frontline Corona Warriors To Support Healthcare System: PM Modi
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that the central government is working towards preparing one lakh frontline corona warriors in the country.
Initiating a customized crash course program for COVID-19 frontline workers, the Prime Minister said, “We have to be prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. With this, the campaign to prepare about 1 lakh frontline corona warriors is starting in the country.”
PM Modi said, “A target has been set to train around 1 lakh youth in the country to support the current task force fighting the pandemic. This course will be completed in 2-3 months, so these people will also be available for work immediately,” PM Modi stated.
He said that this customized crash course program will not only give new energy to the health workers fighting against COVID but will also provide employment opportunities to the youth. Under the special training program of frontline workers, candidates will get free training, a skill India certificate, food and accommodation facilities, a stipend with on-the-job training, and accident insurance of Rs 2 lakh to certified candidates.
The Prime Minister also announced that people below 45 years of age will get the same treatment for COVID-19 vaccination as people above 45 years of age from June 21. Union Ministers Mahendra Nath Pandey and Dharmendra Pradhan were also present at the launch.
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The program aims to impart skills and skills to over one lakh COVID warriors across the country. The COVID warriors will be trained in six customized job roles such as Home Care Support, Basic Care Support, Advanced Care Support, Emergency Care Support, Sample Collection Support and Medical Equipment Support.
The program has been designed as a special program under the central component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0, with a total financial outlay of Rs. 276 crore, the PMO said. The program will prepare skilled non-medical health workers to meet the present and future needs of manpower in the health sector.
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