THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 5, 2026

In a major push towards industry-oriented skill development and youth employability, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has joined hands with Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. to equip young people with advanced technical skills and create new avenues for employment and self-employment.

The Ministry on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung India in the presence of Dr Rajneesh, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME. The three-year partnership will initially be rolled out across 15 MSME Technology Centres spread over several states.

Under the collaboration, National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)-compliant training programmes will be introduced in electronics, mobile phones, home appliances, installation, servicing and repair. The courses will be delivered through state-of-the-art training facilities established at the identified Technology Centres, with a focus on practical learning and industry-relevant competencies.

Samsung will extend specialised technical training, Training of Trainers (ToT), technical assistance and continuous handholding to ensure high-quality training delivery and alignment with evolving industry requirements.

The programme aims to provide young trainees with hands-on experience, industry exposure, career counselling, internship opportunities and placement facilitation, thereby bridging the gap between formal skill development and actual industry requirements.

As part of the initiative, successful candidates will be offered three-month internships carrying a monthly stipend of Rs 12,000, disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Eligible women and Divyangjan trainees will also receive scholarship support, while outstanding performers will be recognised through merit-based rewards.

The programme is expected to cover 1,600 trainees in its first year, with the number set to increase progressively in subsequent years.

The 15 participating Technology Centres include Ludhiana and Hyderabad, Kolkata and Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Aurangabad, Ramnagar Extension Centre in Delhi, Chennai, Varanasi, Jamshedpur, Bengaluru, Greater Noida, Baddi and Kanpur.

The partnership is expected to create a skilled pool of industry-ready manpower while strengthening linkages between industry and technical institutions. It will also support industries, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises, in addressing their growing demand for trained personnel and improving technical capabilities in the electronics and home appliances service sectors.

The initiative marks a significant step towards aligning skill development with industry needs, expanding livelihood opportunities for youth and strengthening India's technical workforce through collaboration between the government and the private sector.