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Meghalaya opens door for it’s nurses to Germany

Shillong, May 22 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma on Thursday launched the German Language Training Programme for Overseas Placement at the Shillong Tech Park, designed to prepare and place qualified nurses and healthcare professionals from Meghalaya in Germany.
The programme, supported by the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) under the Department of Labour, Employment & Skill Development, is aimed at training and placing qualified healthcare professionals from Meghalaya in Germany, which is facing a significant shortage of skilled professionals.
Following successful overseas placements in Japan and Singapore, Germany is now the latest destination for Meghalaya’s healthcare talent.
The programme will train participants up to B2 level in German over six months, followed by placement interviews, visa processing, and final deployment in reputed hospitals and care facilities across Germany.
“What we are doing here today is converting a challenge into a great opportunity. Meghalaya has one of the youngest populations in India, and we are turning this demographic advantage into a global force,” the Chief Minister said.
”If we send even 30,000 professionals abroad, the remittances can amount to ₹250 crores a month — that’s ₹3000 crores a year into our families’ hands”, he added.
The Chief Minister assured full support from the state, including financial aid for initial training and building trust for overseas placements.
“Parents once hesitated due to concerns over cost and safety. Today, the government stands as a guarantor. We are here to ensure your children are safe, guided, and given the best opportunities,” he said.
Sangma also committed to personally accompanying the first batch of selected candidates to Germany.
He further said that this collaboration would strengthen the relationship between India and Germany, and is glad that Meghalaya, through its strong young workforce, can be a part of that growth story.
“Germany is facing an urgent shortage of healthcare professionals. By 2035, we will need 7 million additional skilled workers. Today’s programme marks a life-changing journey — these young professionals will not only work in Germany but thrive, contribute, and grow.” said Andrea Jeske, Deputy Consul General who is representing the German Consulate Kolkata who expressed deep optimism about the partnership.
She further highlighted Germany’s new immigration policies, like the Opportunity Card and the Skilled Immigration Act, which provide smoother pathways for non-EU workers.
Jan Eben, Country Director General of People to Help Germany, underscored the programme’s holistic approach, highlighted that this partnership is not just about jobs but it’s about building lives.
"We support candidates from training to integration. From language and cultural training to meeting you at the airport in Germany — you will never be alone on this journey,” he further said.
IndieTalent, in partnership with 2COMS Group, is the implementing agency providing end-to-end support, including training, visa processing, and placement services.
Payel Bhattacharya, Business Head of IndieTalent, added, “This collaboration is about dreams. The youth of Meghalaya are already shining in Japan and Singapore. Now, they are set to make their mark in Germany too.”
The programme will see selected candidates undergo six months of intensive German language training (up to B2 level), followed by interviews, visa procedures, and final placement in reputed German healthcare institutions.
With 750+ offer letters already issued under IndieTalent’s initiatives and over 580 migration formalities completed, this Meghalaya-Germany partnership marks another proud stride in placing the state's youth on the global workforce map.
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