Karnataka to set up first German language examination centre in Bengaluru to aid overseas employment
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has announced plans to establish the state’s first foreign language examination centre for German in Bengaluru to support candidates trained under the Skill Development Department in securing employment opportunities abroad.
The move comes in response to the long waiting period faced by students seeking to appear for German language proficiency tests at the Goethe Institute, currently the only recognised centre offering both training and examinations in the language.
According to officials, the Karnataka Vocational Training and Skill Development Corporation (KVTSDC) has collaborated with the German Agency for International Healthcare Professionals (DeFa) for the proposed centre, which will not only conduct German language examinations but will also provide German language training to healthcare workers aspiring to work overseas. Others may also register for the examination through the government-run facility.
KVTSDC Managing Director Nagaraja N M said that a team from Germany recently inspected the Karnataka Technical Training Institute in Bengaluru, where the examination centre is planned. “We have submitted our proposal and are awaiting final approval from the concerned authorities,” he said.
Officials from KVTSDC added that healthcare workers can register for free language courses in German, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, and English until the end of October. “Over 800 nurses have already enrolled in the free training programmes. Given the rising demand for healthcare professionals in Germany, especially nurses, knowledge of the German language will give our candidates a significant advantage,” Nagaraja said.
Germany is reportedly seeking to recruit at least 10,000 healthcare professionals, creating a strong opportunity for trained workers from Karnataka.
Healthcare professionals interested in enrolling for the government’s free foreign language courses can register at http://nursesflt.ksdckarnataka.com.
Karnataka’s Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Sharan Prakash Patil, said the initiative aims to promote safe, ethical, and humane migration by equipping skilled professionals with language proficiency and internationally recognised certifications, thereby enhancing their global employment prospects.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
