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Guwahati: Assam will host a new Skill India International Centre. The Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and the Assam government signed the deal on Monday, November 2. They exchanged the memorandum of understanding at the Northeast Tourism and Hospitality Skill Conclave 2026. The event took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Guwahati.
The centre aims to boost local youth prospects abroad. It will provide industry-aligned training and internationally recognized certifications. These programs focus on preparing workers for global needs in the tourism and hospitality sectors. "Young people needed industry-relevant skills to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities in international markets," said Assam Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Minister Biswajit Daimary.
Stakeholders also launched a cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs, or PM-SETU, initiative. This project involves the Union ministry, the Assam government, the National Skill Development Corporation, Numaligarh Refinery Limited, and Oil India Limited. The partners want more industry participation in regional vocational training.
Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary pushed for better regional infrastructure. A workshop during the conclave explored international mobility and skill standards. Officials expect the new centre to connect local talent with global employers, creating clear career paths for people across the Northeast.
Updated at 3rd November 2026 at 2:00pm
The upcoming centre will operate under a revised framework designed to bridge the gap between vocational training and specific foreign labor market demands. This shift aims to move beyond basic instruction by prioritizing direct pipelines to overseas hiring.
Daimary stressed that the state needs deeper ties between government agencies, private companies, and vocational schools. He argued that these stronger alliances are the only way to get the local workforce ready for the rapid changes in global employment standards.
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