Thirteen young individuals from various districts of Manipur have been selected to travel to Japan for employment opportunities as part of an overseas employment initiative. These candidates have met the requirements for the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) and are set to depart for Japan later this month. Upon arrival, they will be engaged in sectors like nursing, hospitality, and manufacturing after successfully completing language and skills tests.
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla of Manipur recently engaged with these candidates who are part of the Specified Skilled Workers (SSW) program, which enables Indian youth to live and work in Japan. The SSW, initiated by the Japanese government in April 2019, offers residency status for foreign workers. A Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan was signed in January 2021 to implement the ‘Specified Skilled Worker’ program, facilitating this opportunity for Indian candidates.
During a meeting at Lok Bhavan, Governor Bhalla interacted with the candidates, hailing from various districts of Manipur, including Ukhrul, Senapati, Imphal East and West, Thoubal, and an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) from Churachandpur district. The candidates expressed their enthusiasm and gratitude for the chance to work in Japan, with Governor Bhalla extending his best wishes and encouraging them to represent Manipur and India positively while in Japan.
In a similar initiative, nine youths from Tripura secured jobs in Japan through the SSW scheme, with plans to send 60 more candidates in the current financial year for employment opportunities. These candidates, including nursing caregivers, underwent training to enhance their global employment prospects. The successful recruitment was made possible through collaboration between the Directorate of Skill Development and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) International, with support from the North Eastern Council (NEC).
