In a significant step towards advancing India–Japan cooperation in skilled workforce mobility, NSDC International (NSDCI), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, today organised a Send-Off Ceremony for a new batch of Indian candidates who have successfully completed Japanese language training and are proceeding to Japan for various opportunities across key sectors.
The ceremony was held at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, and marked the departure of 39 candidates trained under NSDCI’s structured Japanese language and cultural readiness programme. The candidates will take up various opportunities in sectors such as caregiving, hospitality and agriculture, across multiple prefectures in Japan, including Tokyo and Ibaraki, Hokkaido etc.
The send-off ceremony represents a key milestone in NSDCI’s ongoing efforts to build a steady pipeline of India-ready talent for overseas employment through structured language training, cultural orientation and employer alignment. The Japanese language and cultural readiness programme is designed to ensure smooth workplace integration, enhance employability and support long-term retention of Indian professionals in Japan’s labour market.
Smt. Archana Mayaram, Economic Advisor, MSDE mentioned about the visit of the Hon’ble Prime Minister to Japan in August last year where the Leaders of India and Japan had reaffirmed the special strategic and global partnerships and had adopted a joint vision for the next decade. An action plan of Human Resource Exchange of 5,00,000 personnel in the next 5 years, including 50,000 skilled professionals and potential talent from India to Japan has been envisioned. As structural realignment of the Global economy continues, India’s contribution to services sector is emerging as a strong pillar of the Global economy. The youngsters who are embarking on a journey to Japan are the real ambassadors of India and are representatives of growing presence of India in the global economy.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. ArunKumar Pillai, Chief Executive Officer, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), said, “Skilled workforce mobility has become a defining pillar of international cooperation. As these young professionals take their first steps into the world, they are carrying not just their skills but the pride and values of India with them. Their journey to Japan reflects the growing global trust in India’s talent and in the quality of our skilling and language preparation. Through partnerships like these, we are creating real, life-changing pathways for our youth to build meaningful international careers — and in doing so, to strengthen India’s reputation as a dependable, future-ready partner for global workforce needs.”
NSDC International has so far trained over 400 candidates in Japanese language programmes aligned with Japanese industry requirements, with 185 candidates already successfully working in Japan. The current group has completed nearly nine months of language training, equipping them with both Japanese language proficiency and cultural understanding essential for workplace success.
Alongside the current cohort, preparations are underway to enable more than 100 candidates to undertake this journey as part of the engagement.
The candidates hail from diverse regions including Manipur, Mizoram, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, reflecting the programme’s emphasis on inclusive access to global opportunities, regardless of geography or background. The candidates will be working in reputed Japanese organisations across multiple prefectures, supporting Japan’s workforce needs while enhancing India’s global talent footprint.
The Send-Off Ceremony not only celebrated individual achievements but also reinforced India’s commitment to skill-led international mobility, positioning Indian youth as reliable contributors to global value chains.
NSDC International remains committed to expanding language training capacity, deepening international partnerships, and strengthening India’s role as a trusted source of skilled talent for the world.
