Meghalaya is stepping up efforts to train and send its youth abroad, focusing mainly on the healthcare sector. The state is aiming to place 500 to 1,000 candidates in international jobs over the next two years, helping them through language classes, cultural orientation, and specific skill training.
To support the programme, the government has approved financial aid of ₹50,000 for each candidate to cover training costs. One MSSDS official noted that the goal is to create “real global pathways” for Meghalaya’s professionals. The state identified more than 1,000 trained nurses who were still waiting for jobs locally and began preparing them to meet global standards.
The first results have already begun to show. So far, 61 candidates have landed jobs in Japan and Singapore, while about 30 others are currently learning German to qualify for placements in Germany.
A major breakthrough came with the Overseas Nursing Job Fair held in August 2023. It allowed direct interaction between jobseekers and international recruiters and sparked interest beyond healthcare as well.
Riding on this success, MSSDS partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation International (NSDCI) to host the Overseas Job Fair 2024. This time, more youth from different fields joined in, although healthcare remained the most popular option.
Officials say this is just the start of a long-term plan to help Meghalaya’s youth tap into global job markets. With the demand for skilled workers rising around the world, programmes like Mission Moon could bring long-term economic and social benefits to the state.
Sannya Sangma,
Bongaigaon Times
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