Shillong, May 23 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the German Language Training Programme for Overseas Placement at the Shillong Tech Park on Thursday.

The programme, supported by the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) under the Department of Labour, Employment & Skill Development, is aimed at training and placing qualified healthcare professionals from the state in Germany.

Following the successful deployment of Meghalaya's youth to Japan and Singapore, Germany has now become the next destination offering a global stage for the state's aspiring nurses and healthcare professionals.

"What we are doing here today is converting a challenge into a great opportunity. Meghalaya has one of the youngest popula...