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The significant increase in the use of drones in agriculture is also creating job opportunities. In this context, the Chief Minister instructed the officials concerned to introduce courses on EV servicing and drone technology in ATCs as well as the Skills University.

The establishment of a dedicated department within the university to facilitate learning of foreign languages such as German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Russian was discussed in the meeting.

Revanth Reddy asked the authorities to establish a dedicated wing by hiring instructors from the respective countries, alongside local experts proficient in the respective foreign languages.

The Chief Minster took a decision to strengthen the TOMCOM (Telangana Overseas Manpower Company) by entrusting it with the responsibility of the entire process -from providing training, organising job fairs to facilitating passport services and securing good job opportunities for the aspiring youth in foreign countries. He observed that a large number of workers from north Telangana were going to the Middle Eastern countries and often falling victim to fraud by agents and facing significant hardships.

Hence, the authorities of the TOMCOM would henceforth enter into agreements with manpower agencies in the destination countries to assist the workers, including obtaining passports. A former IFS officer would be appointed as the CEO of TOMCOM to oversee these operations.

Revanth Reddy stressed that students, by pursuing internships alongside their studies, would earn a stipend and acquire skills relevant to their future careers.

The officials briefed the Chief Minister about the increasing demand for nursing services both domestically and abroad, rising elderly population in several developed countries, which created a demand for home-based nursing care. Revanth Reddy said that permissions for nursing colleges are being granted to meet the growing demand for nurses.