NewzVille Desk
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary visited the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati, Assam. During the visit, the Minister reviewed the newly operationalised Skill India International Centre (SIIC) at the IIE campus, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting international skill standards and expanding global overseas opportunities for Indian youth, particularly from the North Eastern Region.
Emphasising the Government’s vision of building a globally competitive and future-ready workforce, Chaudhary said, “India’s growth story will increasingly be written by the skills, adaptability, and entrepreneurial confidence of its youth. The innovation and enterprise being practiced and demonstrated at the IIE and SIIC in Guwahati reflect the transformative impact of skills at the grassroots. From global language training to entrepreneurship development, these initiatives are preparing local talent for global opportunities.”
“As we move towards a knowledge-driven and globally integrated economy, our focus is not just on creating skilled workers, but on nurturing agile talent that can innovate, compete, and lead across borders. Institutions like IIE and SIIC are pivotal in ensuring that opportunity is not limited by geography, but expanded by capability,” he added.
The existing infrastructure at SIIC, Guwahati includes language classroom, IT laboratory and a skill lab.
At present, training is being imparted to two batches under the Japanese Language Training programme aligned to JLPT N5/JFT-equivalent standards. Future batches are planned for JLPT N5 and N4 levels, as well as English language training.
Since the Centre is located within the IIE campus, which has hostel facilities, trainees may also avail boarding and lodging arrangements.
During the visit, Jayant Chaudhary interacted with candidates undergoing Japanese language training at the SIIC, who are being prepared to explore overseas opportunities in Japan.
