ITANAGAR, Mar 26: The Department of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (SDE), GoAP launched the maiden German and Japanese Language Training and Placement Programmes for a batch of 11 and 41 candidates, respectively. The German language training is being held at Hyderabad, while the Japanese language training is being held at Itanagar.
Saying that the effort was a small step towards gainful employment of Arunachalee youth in Japan and Germany, Secretary SDE Bullo Mamu stated that Govt of AP sponsors 70% of the total cost of the training programmes covering visa processing, training fees, document translation, examination fees, medical expenses, boarding and lodging. The remaining 30% is borne by the candidates.
The secretary also emphasized that the skill training programmes are aligned with Arunachal Pradesh Budget 2026-27, presented by Deputy Chief Minister which prioritizes foreign language training to enhance global opportunities for local youth. These initiatives, part of the ‘People-Centric Development’ focus area, aim to prepare the youth of Arunachal Pradesh for international markets and foster skill-based development, she explained.
For the current batches, the Dept of SDE undertook extensive mobilisation through digital campaigns and on-ground outreach programmes across the State. Eligible candidates included higher secondary passed out students, ANM, GNM, BSc Nursing and graduates. One-on-one counselling sessions with candidates and their families were also conducted to ensure commitment and support throughout the training period.
Previously, the DSDE had successfully trained and placed a pilot Japanese Language Training Programme (JLTP) batch of 10 female candidates in Japan as nursing caregivers in the healthcare sector. The current batches comprise nine males and 43 female trainees from 19 districts - Namsai, East Siang, Changlang, Tirap, Papum Pare, West Siang, Upper Siang, West Kameng, East Kameng, Lower Subansiri, Upper Subansiri, Tawang, Siang, Leparada, Lower Dibang Valley, Longding, Kra-Daadi, Lower Siang, and Shi-Yomi.