Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Initiative for Global Human Talent (CM-FLIGHT) Scheme 2025: Your Ticket to Japan Jobs!

 

✈️ CM-FLIGHT Scheme 2025: Your Ticket to Japan Jobs!

 

Government of Assam Initiative for Free Japanese Language Training & Overseas Placement

 

🌍Secure a Global Career with Government Support!

The Chief Minister’s Foreign Languages Initiative for Global Human Talent (CM-FLIGHT) Scheme is a revolutionary program designed to bridge the gap between skilled Assamese youth and high-demand jobs in Japan. This scheme provides comprehensive Japanese language and cultural training, paving your way to employment under the India-Japan Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) agreement. Don't miss this opportunity to earn a high international salary!

 

 

🎯 Core Objectives & Job Sectors in Japan

 

💡Program Goals Equip youth with Japanese language and cultural skills (JFT Basic or JLPT N4). Facilitate guaranteed job placements in Japan. Create a globally competitive human resource pool from Assam.

🛠️Initial Focus Areas Nursing, Healthcare, and Caregiving (High Demand) Driving and Transport Services IT & Technology Fields Future sectors: Hospitality, Construction, and Manufacturing.

 

💰 Salary & Financial Support Details

💸Unbeatable Government Support The total course fee is ₹3.6 lakh, but thanks to government subsidies, your out-of-pocket cost is minimal: Assam Government Contribution: ₹1,00,000 (for training & documentation). Overseas Placement Support: An additional ₹50,000 subsidy provided. Your Final Contribution: Only ₹30,000 (approx.) for the entire course!

💴Expected Monthly Earnings in Japan Successful candidates under the SSW program can expect a highly competitive international salary:

₹2,00,000 to ₹2,50,000 per month (Plus, many jobs include free or subsidized accommodation!)

 

 

📋 Eligibility & Application Process

 

🎓Who Can Apply?

Residency: Must be a permanent resident of Assam. Education: Basic educational qualification of 10+2 (or equivalent). Age Limit: Generally, between 18 to 35 years (varies slightly by specific job sector). Commitment: Must be in good physical health and possess a strong willingness to train and work abroad.

 

 

🌐Next Steps to Apply
1️⃣ Online Application Submit your application online through the official Assam Government portals (Link to be announced).	2️⃣ Screening & Interview Candidates will undergo document verification and a personal interview.	3️⃣ Training & Placement Shortlisted candidates receive training (ASEAN Assam Academy) before placement in Japan.

 

 

📈 Future Vision & Impact

🌟Grow with CM-FLIGHT Initial Target: The first batch includes around 180 candidates. Massive Expansion: The scheme aims to rapidly expand, training up to 50,000 youth in the next phase. Global Exposure: This supports skilled-based migration, ensuring you work through legal, verified channels in a highly advanced economy.

Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Initiative for Global Human Talent (CM-FLIGHT) 

A. Background and Context

 Assam has a large number of qualified youths registered in Employment Exchanges, who have the potential to work abroad if they’re presented with structured language training programmes. Many countries are experiencing workforce shortages due to ageing populations and require skilled workers to sustain their economies. 

To bridge this gap, the Government of Assam, through the Assam Skill Development Mission (ASDM) under the Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department (SEED), has started a special scheme namely, Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Initiative for Global Human Talent (CM-FLIGHT) under which, selected youth from Assam will receive Foreign Language Training. 

For year 1, i.e., FY 2025-26, the focus would be on Japanese language proficiency training - JLPT N2 level, which will enable placements in any of the 161 skills that are part of Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker - SSW2 visa program. The SSW program is meant to bring foreign workers to Japan in industries where there are not enough local workers. 

B. Vision of the Scheme 

To empower Assam’s youth through high-quality language training, enabling ethical and structured overseas employment opportunities, while positioning Assam as a leading hub for international workforce readiness and global mobility. 

C. Objectives

i) To train youth from Assam in select foreign languages. 

ii) To prepare youth for overseas employment opportunities. 

iii) To promote ethical and structured international mobility among youth of Assam.

iv) To build Assam’s reputation as a hub for global workforce readiness. 

D. Role of ASDM 

Assam Skill Development Mission (ASDM) under Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department (SEED), Government of Assam is the nodal agency for the scheme and the role it would play are as follows: 

i) Form the State-Level Selection Committee for candidate selection

ii) Coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) 

iii) Manage fund release and financial processes 

iv) Empanel Foreign Language training cum Implementation Partners 

v) May provide / facilitate training infrastructure to selected ‘Foreign Language training cum Implementation Partners’ subject to availability of space on first come first serve basis 

vi) May Facilitate loans (personal / skill / education loan) from Banks / Financial Institutions as per choice of candidates, wherever necessary 

vii) Monitor the progress of the scheme 

|| 1.  a) Nursing Care

b) Building Cleaning Management 

c) Machine Parts and Tooling Industries

d) Industrial Machinery Industry

e) Electric, Electronics, and Information Industries 

f) Construction Industry

g) Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Industry

h) Automobile Repair and Maintenance 

i) Aviation Industry

j) Accommodation Industry

k) Agriculture

l) Fishery and Aquaculture Industries

m) Manufacture of Food and Beverages

n) Food Service Industry

o) Material Processing Industry

p) Manufacture of Industrial Products 

|| 2. For details regarding SSW, refer: https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/ca/fna/ssw/us/overview/

E. Role of Foreign Language training cum Implementation Partner 

Assam Skill Development Mission (ASDM) will empanel Foreign Language training cum Implementation Partners which will have the following responsibilities:

 i) The training cum implementation partner will be responsible for delivering end-to-end support for the scheme, including foreign language training and facilitation of overseas placements. 

ii) The partner will have the necessary approvals and licenses as per regulations to conduct recruitment, training, and placement of foreign workers. 

iii) It will manage the entire candidate journey—covering mobilization, training, language certification, visa documentation, travel arrangements, and post-placement support.

 iv) Facilitate loans (personal / skill / education loan) from Banks / Financial Institutions as per choice of candidates, wherever necessary 

v) The partner will organize pre-departure orientation for candidates, including modules on work culture, etiquette, legal compliance, and workplace ethics of the destination country. 

vi) It will also conduct regular mock tests for foreign language proficiency (eg. - JLPT N2) and coordinate with overseas employers to ensure job placement of trained candidates. 

vii) The partner will work closely with the ASDM, Government of Assam to achieve the scheme’s objectives and will be bound by a formal agreement / MoU to train and facilitate placements for the targeted number of candidates.

Conclusion: 

The Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Initiative for Global Human Talent (CM-FLIGHT) is a strategic initiative by the Government of Assam to facilitate ethical and structured overseas employment through Foreign language training aligned with mandatory / regulatory standards. By addressing overseas demand for skilled manpower, the scheme aims to enhance the global employability of Assam’s youth. 

The Assam Skill Development Mission (ASDM) will act as the nodal agency for implementation, supported by empanelled training cum implementation partners. The scheme outlines a comprehensive framework covering candidate selection, training delivery, financial assistance, and post-placement support. 

With robust monitoring, clearly defined roles, this guideline serves as the operational blueprint for effective scheme execution. It ensures transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes, positioning Assam as a leading state in enabling international workforce readiness and mobility. 

🔗 Important Links & Contact

 

Link Description	Status / Link
Online Application Portal	To be announced shortly
Training Partner	ASEAN Assam Academy (AAA), Guwahati
Official Scheme Notification	Download Details Notification

 

❓ Important FAQs about the CM-FLIGHT Scheme

What is the actual out-of-pocket cost for a candidate?

The trainee's final contribution is only about ₹30,000 for the entire comprehensive training, documentation, and placement assistance, thanks to the government subsidy of ₹1.5 lakh per candidate.

Is job placement in Japan guaranteed?

The scheme aims for assured overseas job opportunities under the legal India-Japan Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) framework. Placement is contingent upon the successful completion of training and achieving the required Japanese language certification (JFT Basic/JLPT N4).

What educational qualification is required?

A basic educational qualification of 10+2 (or equivalent) is required to be eligible for the training and subsequent SSW visa application.

What sectors are covered in the initial phase?

The first phase focuses on high-demand technical and service sectors including Nursing, Healthcare, Caregiving, Driving, Transport, and IT & Technology Fields.

Where will the language and cultural training take place?

The training will be conducted at approved centers in Assam, such as the ASEAN Assam Academy (AAA) in Guwahati, ensuring trainees are prepared locally before their international deployment.