The Nagaland Skill & Entrepreneurship Development Mission (NSEDM), IDAN launched the NSEDM, IDAN Japanese Language Centre during the observance of World Youth Skills Day 2026, held at the capital convention centre, Kohima on 15th July 2026, reaffirming its commitment to equipping the youth of Nagaland with market-driven skills and enhancing their global employability.
Speaking on the occasion, Advisor for Higher Education and Technical Education, Temjenmenba, urged the youth of Nagaland to embrace skill development and entrepreneurship to remain competitive in a rapidly changing global economy. He said the State Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio, has prioritised skill development through various initiatives, with NSEDM playing a key role in equipping youth with industry-relevant skills.
Stating that government employment alone cannot absorb the growing number of educated youth, the Advisor encouraged students and job seekers to explore opportunities in entrepreneurship and the private sector. He emphasised the importance of acquiring practical skills and adapting to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to remain globally competitive.
Advisor said the newly launched Japanese Language Centre would enhance the global employability of Naga youth by opening up overseas employment opportunities, and called for greater collaboration among all stakeholders to create more livelihood opportunities through skill development.
Sharing the vision of NSEDM, Additional Secretary and Project Manager, NSEDM, IDAN, Vineet Kumar, IAS, said skilling and entrepreneurship would play a crucial role in shaping the future of Nagaland. He said World Youth Skills Day, observed annually on July 15, provides an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of skills development, employability and entrepreneurship while celebrating the achievements of young people.
Kumar said that with limited government employment opportunities, skill development has become essential for enabling youth to secure sustainable livelihoods through employment and entrepreneurship. He informed that NSEDM, established in October 2025, has so far trained over 3,500 youth, while around 800 trainees are currently undergoing various skill development programmes. He added that more than 1,000 beneficiaries have either secured employment or become self-employed through the Mission’s interventions.
Referring to the launch of the NSEDM, IDAN Japanese Language Centre, Kumar said the initiative would equip youth with Japanese language proficiency, enabling them to access employment opportunities in Japan and other international markets. He also highlighted the growing partnership between Nagaland and Japan, describing skill development as one of the key areas of cooperation.
He congratulated the 15 youth achievers felicitated during the programme and said they would serve as role models for other young people to pursue skill development and entrepreneurship. Reaffirming NSEDM’s commitment, he assured that the Mission would continue expanding its programmes with the support of training partners and stakeholders.
Delivering the closing remarks, Under Secretary and Project Lead, Nagaland Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Mission (NSEDM), IDAN, Meripeni, expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, partners and participants for their support in making it a success.
She expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio for his continued support and vision in promoting skill development and youth empowerment in the State. She further acknowledged the guidance of the Chairman, IDAN, Abu Metha and the Chief Secretary, Sentiyanger Imchen, IAS stating that their leadership has strengthened NSEDM’s efforts in creating sustainable livelihood
(Kazuhito, IA)
