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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Former minister C M Ibrahim announces to launch new regional party for Karnataka
Kalaburagi: Two years after being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular), former minister C.M. Ibrahim has announced that he will launch a new regional political party in Karnataka on January 24, reported Deccan Herald.
Speaking at a meeting organised by the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Andolana in Kalaburagi on Sunday, Ibrahim confirmed the birth of the new party.
The 77-year-old politician stated he would soon be meeting with other like-minded individuals to choose a symbol for the party.
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Ibrahim emphasised that the organisation would be guided by the principles of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
A veteran politician, Ibrahim served as Union Civil Aviation Minister during the tenure of H.D. Deve Gowda as Prime Minister and later headed the Karnataka unit of the Janata Dal (Secular). He was expelled from the JD(S) in 2023 on charges of anti-party activities.
His exit from the party followed sharp differences over the JD(S) decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the then state president of the JD(S), Ibrahim had publicly criticised the alliance, claiming it was finalised without his knowledge. He had also reportedly convened meetings of his supporters and expressed support for the INDIA bloc.
