Meghalaya ties up with Asean One Japan to train and place 5,000 youth overseas

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 6, 2025

The state government has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Asean One Co. Ltd, Japan at Tokyo on Friday for supporting the training and overseas placement of over 500 Meghalaya’s youth in the first year and scaling up to 5,000 in the next five years.

The MoU – signed between officials of the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) and Asean One Co. Ltd, Japan – was an outcome of the Chief Minister’s official visit to Japan in April 2025, during which he articulated a forward-looking vision to create international career pathways for the youth of Meghalaya.

Guided by his commitment to equip young people with globally relevant skills and to enhance the State’s engagement with advanced economies, the Chief Minister initiated discussions that have now culminated in this agreement.

The partnership focuses on building pathways in healthcare, caregiving, hospitality, IT, and other sectors aligned with Japan’s workforce needs, while also providing Japanese language and cultural integration training.

It will support the training and overseas placement of Meghalaya’s youth, starting with 500 candidates in the first year and scaling up to 5,000 in the next five years.

Speaking at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo, Minister in-charge of Labour, Employment & Skill Development Shakliar Warjri said “This MoU is not just an agreement— it is a gateway for our young people to access international careers while deepening the cultural and economic ties between Meghalaya and Japan.”

Asean One Japan, led by its Chairman and CEO Mr. Toshiaki Nishikawa, has been actively engaged in building workforce mobility solutions between India and Japan.

Recently, Mr. Nishikawa also met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit held in Tokyo on 29–30 August 2025, underscoring the alignment of this initiative with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of making India a Global Skill Hub.

This milestone agreement reflects a shared commitment by the Government of Meghalaya and Asean One Japan to create structured, sustainable steps for global employment—empowering youth, and strengthening India–Japan cooperation in the field of skill development and mobility.