Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, today interacted with the candidates of Specified Skilled Workers (SSW), COE, at Lok Bhavan, Imphal. The SSW was introduced by the Government of Japan in April 2019, as a residency status, allowing Indian youth to work and reside in Japan. The Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan for the implementation of the ‘Specified Skilled Worker’ programmed was signed in January 2021. During a brief meeting, the Governor interacted with candidates, along with parents, belonging to different districts of Manipur, including Ukhrul, Senapati, Imphal East and West, Toubkal, and an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) from Churachandpur. These candidates have successfully completed the Japanese language test and a skills proficiency test, will travel to Japan and work in various sectors such as nursing, hospitality, manufacturing, etc. Thirteen candidates have been approved for the Certificate of Eligibility (Coe) and will travel to Japan later this month. The candidates expressed their excitement and appreciation for the opportunity. The Governor wished the candidates his best wishes and expressed hope that they would perform well, uphold the values and culture of Manipur and India, and serve as ambassadors of goodwill while working in Japan.
Governor of Manipur meets and interacts with SSW candidates
