The Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Assam government exchanged a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday, November 2, to establish a Skill India International Centre in the state, an initiative designed to equip young people with industry-relevant skills and expand their access to overseas employment opportunities. The agreement was formalised at the Northeast Tourism & Hospitality Skill Conclave 2026, organised by the ministry at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati, according to an official release.
The proposed centre, to be set up under a revised framework, will concentrate on industry-aligned training, internationally recognised certifications, and clear pathways to employment in foreign markets. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the region’s skill development ecosystem and preparing young people to meet international workforce requirements, with a particular emphasis on the tourism and hospitality sectors. The conclave brought together government representatives, industry stakeholders, and skill development institutions to deliberate on international employment opportunities and ways to align training programmes with the demands of overseas employers.
In a related development, a cluster was also declared under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) initiative, involving the Union ministry, the Assam government, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Numaligarh Refinery Limited, and Oil India Limited. This partnership is intended to bolster skill development through greater industry participation and close collaboration among government agencies and institutions.
Assam Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Minister Biswajit Daimary said young people needed industry-relevant skills to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities in international markets. Highlighting the Northeast’s potential in tourism and hospitality, Daimary called for stronger collaboration between the government, industry, and skill development institutions to prepare the region’s workforce for evolving employment requirements.
Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary emphasised the need to strengthen the region’s skill development infrastructure and create more pathways for young people to access international employment opportunities. He underscored the importance of building a workforce that is ready to compete globally.
A dedicated workshop on international mobility in tourism and hospitality was also held as part of the conclave. The session brought together stakeholders to discuss industry requirements, international skill standards, training opportunities, and possible routes for overseas employment. Discussions focused on the need to prepare candidates with the skills and certifications demanded by international employers, particularly in sectors where trained professionals can access employment opportunities beyond India.
The proposed Skill India International Centre is expected to play a key role in these efforts by linking skill development with international workforce requirements and helping young people from Assam and the wider Northeast explore overseas career opportunities. The initiatives announced at the conclave underline a concerted focus on strengthening industry partnerships, improving the relevance of vocational training, and expanding employment pathways for the region’s youth.
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Publish Date: 2026-11-02 22:09:00
