Assam Date: July 30, 2025: In a major initiative aimed at empowering the youth of Assam with global employment opportunities, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the launch of the Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Initiative for Global Human Talent (CM-FLIGHT). The announcement was made through his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, accompanied by a promotional poster explaining the project.
“Our Govt has always prioritised skilling the youth of Assam.
The recently approved CM-FLIGHT programme will be another shot in the arm for our youth as they will be able to learn a foreign language from the experts at Zero Cost and also get foreign placement assistance.”
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa)
About the CM-FLIGHT Programme
CM-FLIGHT is designed to open up global job markets for the youth of Assam by providing expert training in foreign languages. In its pilot phase, the project will focus on training 180 candidates in the Japanese language, with the goal of facilitating their employment under Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa program.
Each selected candidate will receive training valued at ₹1,50,000, completely free of cost.
- Key Highlights:
Name of Scheme: CM-FLIGHT (Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Initiative for Global Human Talent) - Goal: Facilitate global employment for Assam’s youth through foreign language training
- Pilot Project: a: 180 youths to be trained in Japanese b: Support for placement in Japan under the SSW visa
- Investment: Rs. 1,50,000 per candidate (fully funded by the Government)
- Cost to Candidate: Zero
- Placement Assistance: Included
Broader Vision
This initiative aligns with the Assam Government’s long-term strategy of enhancing employability through skill development. CM-FLIGHT adds a unique international dimension by preparing youth to compete in global talent markets.
The move has been widely appreciated on social media, with many netizens calling it a visionary step toward making Assam a hub for skilled global workers.
