Overview

• The Meghalaya government inaugurated a six-month German Language Training Programme for 20 nursing candidates at Shillong Tech Park on May 22, 2025.
• The initiative is part of the 'Skills Meghalaya' scheme and is supported by the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society in collaboration with Indie Talent, 2Coms Group, and People to Help Germany.
• Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma assured full state support, including financial aid, and committed to personally accompanying the first group to Germany.
• Germany's acute healthcare worker shortage, with a projected need for 7 million professionals by 2035, creates significant opportunities for Meghalaya's youth through this programme.
• The programme builds on the state's prior success in placing 45 nurses overseas, including 27 in Japan, demonstrating the effectiveness of strategic language and skill training.