Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Meghalaya Boosts Overseas Jobs with Japan Language Training
Meghalaya, an Indian state, is helping its youth learn Japanese to get better jobs in Japan.
This will also help the state's economy as nurses there send money back home.
The chief minister wants to send more people and strengthen ties with Japan.
37 Meghalaya nurses working in Japan remit nearly Rs 5 crore annually
Average monthly remittance per nurse is approximately Rs 1 lakh
Meghalaya aims to send 500 youths abroad in the first year
A six-month Japanese language training program inaugurated in Shillong
86 students registered for the new training program
- Who
- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, 37 Meghalaya nurses, Japanese tutors, and students
- What
- Launch of a six-month Japanese language training program
- When
- Monday, November 17th
- Where
- Shillong, Meghalaya
- Why
- To create overseas employment opportunities, strengthen ties with Japan, and boost the state's economy
Proponents of the Program
Potential Critics
Job Opportunities
Proponents of the Program
The program opens up international job markets for Meghalaya's youth.
Potential Critics
Critics might argue that focusing on overseas jobs could lead to brain drain.
Economic Benefits
Proponents of the Program
Remittances from nurses in Japan contribute to Meghalaya's economy.
Potential Critics
Some might argue that resources should be invested in local job creation instead.
- Number of Meghalaya Nurses in Japan
- 37
- Annual Remittance
- Approximately Rs 5 crore
- Average Monthly Remittance per Nurse
- Rs 1 lakh
- Target Number of Youths to be Sent Abroad
- 500 in the first year
- Training Duration
- Six months
- New Program Registrations
- 86 students
