Assam’s Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Minister Biswajit Daimary reviewed plans for a Global Skill Centre in Guwahati, satellite centres in Silchar, Bongaigaon, and Dibrugarh, and a future skills initiative for 800 schools.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the growing role of the bamboo economy in creating employment opportunities and promoting entrepreneurship across the state on World Bamboo Day.
The Assam Skill Development Mission has issued a ₹1 Crore GeM bid for a Gorkha Youth Training Programme, with the tender closing on August 27, 2026, aiming to empower the community’s youth.
The 64th Battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Barama, concluded a Basic Tailoring Training Programme, equipping 36 border women with skills for self-employment and economic independence.
Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika has called on agriculture graduates to pursue farming and agri-preneurship, as government jobs cannot accommodate all. The Agriculture Department plans workshops in 50 colleges.
The Assam government announced plans to create a dedicated Youth Welfare Department, consolidating NCC, NSS, and employment exchanges to streamline youth initiatives.
The North East Skill Centre (NESC) announced a significant placement milestone, with 143 out of 198 students from its 2025-26 batch securing job offers, including 30 overseas placements. This achievement highlights the success of Assam’s skill development initiatives.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya held crucial talks on June 15, 2026, focusing on strategic initiatives to boost state development and enhance higher education quality and access.
A new Maritime Skill Development Centre of Excellence is coming up in Dibrugarh, Assam, aiming to train 5,000 youth annually and boost employment in the maritime sector.
The Assam Government has launched a comprehensive reform in vocational education across the state, including Sivasagar and Charaideo districts, to boost youth skills and employment.