The Government of India on Wednesday sent a fresh batch of 14 skilled workers to Mauritius under the India-Mauritius Government-to-Government (G2G) Labour Mobility Framework, marking another step in expanding overseas employment opportunities for Indian youth through a structured and transparent mechanism. The workers were flagged off by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education. The departure follows the successful placement of the first batch of Indian workers already employed in Mauritius under the programme. Officials said another 33 candidates are currently undergoing work permit and documentation procedures.
Addressing the candidates, Chaudhary said Indian professionals are increasingly being recognised globally for their talent, professionalism and adaptability. He said trusted government-to-government partnerships are helping create safe and aspirational pathways for international employment while ensuring worker welfare.The initiative is being implemented under the Memorandum of Understanding on Employment of Workers signed between India and Mauritius in May 2023. The selected candidates come from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, bringing experience in retail, logistics, hospitality, customer service and technical trades.Facilitated by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the programme supports recruitment for Super U Mauritius, a leading retail chain. The workers will be employed in retail operations, inventory management, food preparation and electrical maintenance under three-year contracts offering annual compensation of around ₹4 lakh to ₹4.5 lakh along with accommodation, transport, medical coverage and other benefits.
In Guwahati, the initiative highlights growing international demand for skilled Indian workers and may encourage more youth from Assam and the Northeast to pursue industry-aligned skill training. Experts believe such overseas employment opportunities could boost interest in vocational education and create new pathways for workforce mobility from the region. The flag-off event was also attended by Shri Niranjan Kumar Sudhansu, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, along with other officials associated with the programme.