A new step in Meghalaya’s overseas employment strategy took shape on November 17 as the state government opened a dedicated Japanese language training centre in Shillong, signalling a push to scale up international placements, particularly in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, hospitality and IT.

The initiative follows rising evidence that overseas skilling is already paying dividends. According to the state government, 37 nurses currently working in Japan are “on average sending back 1 lakh rupees per month to their family”, a figure officials say illustrates the long-term economic potential for Meghalaya’s workforce.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the programme is intended to widen similar opportunities for many more young people. He described the launch as “a very important

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