Government of Sikkim
Gangtok, 16th June 2026:
The first meeting of the Foreign Employment & Recruitment Facilitation
Board (FE&RFB) was held under the chairmanship of Shri Madan Cintury,
Hon’ble MLA-cum-Advisor, Skill Development Department and Transport
Department, Government of Sikkim, at the Conference Hall of the Skill
Development Department.
The meeting was attended by the members of the Board; Ms. Tashi Cho Cho,
Secretary, Skill Development Department; Shri Samdup Bhutia, Special
Secretary, Skill Development Department; and Mrs. Sushma Pradhan, Joint
Secretary-cum-CEO, Niyukti Kendra, Skill Development Department.
The Board deliberated on various strategic initiatives aimed at creating a
structured ecosystem for overseas employment opportunities for the youth of
Sikkim while ensuring safe, ethical, and informed migration pathways.
Key issues discussed included the nomination of domain experts in the Board,
establishment of a Pre-Departure Orientation and Training (PDOT) Centre at
Niyukti Kendra, and exploring overseas placement opportunities in Israel through
the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The Board also reviewed
possibilities for facilitating employment opportunities for unskilled manpower in
Israel in response to the growing interest and enquiries received at Niyukti
Kendra.
The members further discussed mechanisms to support eligible candidates
aspiring for overseas employment and explored partnerships with credible
international recruitment agencies through Memoranda of Understanding
(MoUs) to facilitate transparent and reliable placement opportunities.
Addressing the meeting, the Chairman emphasized the importance of developing
strong institutional partnerships, enhancing skill preparedness, ensuring
candidate readiness, and establishing effective support systems for successful
overseas placements. He underscored the need to promote safe migration
practices and align recruitment processes with international standards to secure
sustainable livelihood opportunities for the youth of Sikkim.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to expanding global employment avenues
for Sikkim’s workforce through a coordinated approach involving skill
development, capacity building, and responsible recruitment practices.
The meeting concluded with the formulation of a roadmap for developing
operational guidelines to strengthen overseas employment facilitation, enhance workforce mobility, and create wider international career opportunities for the youth of Sikkim
