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Reddy emphasized the greater demand for skilled jobs in various countries and urged aspiring workers, especially those eyeing the US job market, to focus on blue-collar roles. He highlighted the shift in global manufacturing and encouraged pursuing skilled employment for job security and higher earning potential. Reddy also underlined the state government's commitment to training and creating opportunities for skilled workers, expressing confidence in the irreplaceable value of a skilled workforce even in the face of AI advancement. "},{"text":"He announced the upcoming establishment of a Skills University offering courses and training to prepare youth for skilled jobs, emphasizing the potential for higher salaries and job security in comparison to IT-based roles. Reddy pointed to countries like Japan, South Korea, Germany, Singapore, and China as lucrative markets for skilled individuals, emphasizing their global influence in innovation and technology. Additionally, he revealed plans for a policy to facilitate employment in Gulf countries, where there is a high demand for skilled workers. The government aims to streamline the process for job aspirants, ensuring fair wages, job security, and essential support services. "},{"text":"In a significant move, Reddy announced the revision of minimum wages for workers in Telangana, benefiting over 1.11 crore workers in the private and public sectors. The revised minimum wage ranges from ₹16,000 to ₹20,000 per month, with distinct categories for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly-skilled workers. Telangana Labour Minister G Vivek Venkata Swamy highlighted the government's commitment to fulfilling its promises to the public, criticizing the previous administration's failure to increase wages over its 10-year tenure."}]}}},"relatedArticles":{"edges":[{"node":{"uid":"microsoft-announces-4800-layoffs","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Microsoft announces 4,800 layoffs"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/d65d5a05-f72a-4dbc-b30d-8a74e08b971f_microsoft+tams.JPG?auto=format,compress"},"datetime":"2026-07-06T14:37:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"brs-crosses-hurdles-reaches-kaleshwaram","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"BRS Crosses Hurdles, Reaches Kaleshwaram"},"img":{"url":"https://images.prismic.io/prad/U_wKfqTVGHWMX5Hx_BRSleaders.JPG?auto=format,compress&rect=0,0,2028,1000&w=2028&h=1000"},"datetime":"2026-07-05T12:45:00+0000"}}},{"node":{"uid":"landmark-verdict-9-maha-cops-get-life-sentence","data":{"third_party_url":null,"title":{"text":"Landmark 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