New Delhi, June 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch customized crash course programme for Covid-19 frontline workers on June 18 in over 26 states.

Organised at 11 a.m. via video conferencing, the launch will commence the programme in 111 training centres spread over 26 states. The launch will be followed by the Prime Minister's address.

The programme aims to skill and upskill over one lakh Covid warriors across the country. The training will be imparted to Covid warriors in six customised job roles namely Home Care Support, Basic Care Support, Advanced Care Support, Emergency Care Support, Sample Collection Support, and Medical Equipment Support.

The programme has been designed as a special programme under the Central Compon...