MSME Ministry and Samsung to train 1,600 youth a year at 15 technology centres

The MSME Ministry has signed a three-year agreement with Samsung India Electronics to train young people in electronics, mobile phone and home appliance servicing at 15 MSME Technology Centres across the country.

The memorandum of understanding was signed in the presence of Dr Rajneesh, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner, MSME. It aims to promote industry-oriented skill development and boost employment and self-employment.

What trainees get

• Training programmes aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework in electronics, mobile phones, home appliances, installation, servicing and repair.
• Specialised training, training of trainers, technical support and continuous handholding from Samsung.
• Hands-on practice, industry exposure, career counselling, internships and placement help.
• A three-month internship with a stipend of ₹12,000 a month through direct benefit transfer for successful trainees.
• Scholarships for eligible women and Divyangjan trainees, and merit-based rewards.

Scale

The programme targets 1,600 trainees in the first year, with gradual increases later. The 15 centres include those in Ludhiana, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Aurangabad and Delhi. The ministry says the initiative will also help MSMEs find skilled workers for electronics and appliance servicing.

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Source: official release by the Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (05 NOV 2026 8:31PM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Samsung India Partner to Strengthen Skill Development and Youth Employability.