GUWAHATI: A Japanese programme in India has ensured jobs for 13 youths from Manipur in Japan. The 13 are from six districts – Ukhrul, Senapati, Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, and Churachandpur. The one from Churachandpur is an internally displaced person (IDP).
Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday interacted with the candidates of Specified Skilled Workers (SSW) at Lok Bhavan, Imphal, ahead of their travel to Japan later this month.
The SSW was introduced by the Government of Japan in April 2019 as a residency status, allowing Indian youth to work and reside in Japan.
The Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan for the implementation of the SSW programme was signed in January 2021.
“The Governor interacted with the candidates, along with their parents. These candidates have successfully completed the Japanese language test and a skills proficiency test, will travel to Japan and work in various sectors such as nursing, hospitality, manufacturing, etc,” an official statement said.
It further stated that the candidates expressed excitement and appreciation for the opportunity. The governor expressed the hope that they would perform well, uphold the values and culture of Manipur and India, and serve as ambassadors of goodwill while working in Japan.
Over 260 people were killed and an estimated 60,000 others displaced by the ethnic violence in Manipur. A large majority of the displaced people are still lodged in the relief camps.