The first batch of interns was felicitated for the technical training programme in Japan
Furthering the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral visit to Japan to deepen ties with the world’s third largest economy, 22 organisations and the first batch of interns are being sent for a technical training programme in Japan to replicate Japan-like efficiency in our country.
The batch marks the successful beginning of synergy between Japan’s advanced technology and India’s rich human resources. Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, “I am extremely delighted to have felicitated the first batch and met each and every intern in person. They are our brand ambassadors for the programme and an inspiration for future batches. On their return, such highly-skilled talent pool will not only bring in international practices but will strengthen the ‘Make in India’ mission. I wish them success.”
laying emphasis on the aspirations around skills, Dr KP Krishnan, Secretary, MSDE said, “Skill India mission’s focus is on bringing scale along with quality and there is extensive emphasis on creating aspiration around skills.
The first batch of 15 students has completed pre-departure training at CII’s Chennai facility and have received their internship offer letters from a leading automotive manufacturer in Japan. They have been trained by Japanese experts, engaged specifically for the programme to ensure high quality training in varied divisions like production, quality department and technical department among others.
As a part of the memorandum of cooperation signed between India and Japan, MSDE has nominated over 22 firms to shortlist the candidates, provide pre-departure training in Japanese language and work ethics and facilitate internships in Japan by joining hand with the respective Japanese receiving and implementing partners.