**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the GATI Foundation to enhance global skill mobility and overseas employment opportunities for Indian workers. This collaboration, which commenced on March 12, 2026, and will last for an initial period of three years, aims to develop a strategic framework and data-driven roadmap to position India as a global hub for skilled talent.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Objective of the MoU:** To strengthen institutional mechanisms supporting overseas employment and global mobility of skilled Indian workers, and to create a strategic framework for collaboration between MSDE and GATI Foundation.
* **Collaborative Roadmap Development:** MSDE and GATI Foundation will jointly develop a comprehensive, data-driven roadmap for overseas skilling and mobility.
* **Focus Areas:** The collaboration will concentrate on identifying high-demand international job roles, priority destination countries, and sectoral opportunities for skilled Indian workers.
* **Project Management Unit (PMU):** GATI Foundation will establish a PMU at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, to provide technical and strategic support to MSDE in designing and implementing global skill mobility initiatives.
* **PMU Support:** The PMU will assist MSDE with research, monitoring frameworks, international partnerships, and ecosystem strengthening for a mobility-ready workforce.
* **Skill India International Centres (SIICs):** The partnership will support the development and operationalisation of SIICs.
* **Institutional Partnerships:** Strengthened institutional partnerships with training institutions, such as ITIs and polytechnics, are planned.
* **Employer Engagement:** Facilitation of global employer engagement to enhance international placement opportunities for skilled youth.
* **Inter-Ministerial Coordination:** MSDE will coordinate with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Labour and Employment, to align policies for overseas employment.
* **Training Support:** Support will be provided for training in foreign languages, cultural orientation, and documentation processes for international placements.
* **MoU Duration and Costs:** The MoU is valid for an initial period of three years and operates on a collaborative basis with each party bearing its own operational costs, with no financial transactions between them.
* **Alignment with National Vision:** The partnership aligns with the Government of India's vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047', emphasizing the role of skilled human capital in economic growth and international cooperation.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Youth / Skilled Workforce**
* **Impact:** Improved access to structured and sustainable international employment opportunities, enhanced skills meeting international standards, and better preparation for global labor markets.
* **Action Required:** Participate in skilling and training programs offered through the expanded SIICs and institutional partnerships.
**Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)**
* **Impact:** Strengthened institutional capacity for global skill mobility, improved identification of international opportunities, and a more cohesive framework for workforce development.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with GATI Foundation on roadmap development, PMU establishment and support, inter-ministerial coordination, and the operationalisation of SIICs.
**GATI Foundation**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to significantly contribute to India's global skill mobility agenda, establish a Project Management Unit, and support MSDE in strategic initiatives.
* **Action Required:** Establish and manage the PMU in New Delhi, provide technical and strategic support to MSDE, and engage in collaborative efforts for roadmap development and program implementation.
**Training Institutions (ITIs and Polytechnics)**
* **Impact:** Enhanced partnerships with MSDE and GATI Foundation, leading to improved infrastructure and training programs aligned with international standards.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with MSDE and GATI Foundation to strengthen institutional partnerships and potentially adapt training curricula to meet the demands of overseas employment.
**Global Employers**
* **Impact:** Access to a larger pool of skilled Indian talent prepared for international roles, with improved cultural and linguistic readiness.
* **Action Required:** Engage with MSDE and its partners to explore placement opportunities for their workforce needs.
**Other Ministries and Key Stakeholders (e.g., Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Employment)**
* **Impact:** Improved coordination and alignment of policies and initiatives related to overseas employment and the mobility of Indian workers.
* **Action Required:** Participate in inter-ministerial coordination facilitated by MSDE to ensure cohesive policy and initiative implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE): The primary government ministry signing the MoU to strengthen global skill mobility and overseas employment for Indian workers.
GATI Foundation: An organization, under the SFI Impact Foundation, partnering with MSDE to develop a framework for overseas skilling and mobility.
Skill India International Centres (SIICs): Initiatives that will be supported by the collaboration to operationalize global skill mobility pathways.
Viksit Bharat 2047: The broader government vision within which this partnership aligns, emphasizing skilled human capital.
SFI Impact Foundation: The parent organization of the GATI Foundation, indicating its affiliation and support.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
MSDE Signs MoU with GATI Foundation to
Strengthen Global Skill Mobility and Overseas
Employment Opportunities for Indian Workforce
Posted On: 12 MAR 2026 6:53PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, today signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the GATI Foundation, a project under the SFI Impact
Foundation, to strengthen institutional mechanisms that support overseas employment and global mobility
of skilled Indian workers.
The MoU aims to create a strategic framework for collaboration between the two organisations to advance
India’s position as a global hub of skilled talent and to enable Indian youth to access international
employment opportunities in a structured and sustainable manner.
Under the agreement, MSDE and the GATI Foundation will work together to develop a comprehensive
and data-driven roadmap for overseas skilling and mobility. The collaboration will focus on identifying
high-demand international job roles, priority destination countries, and sectoral opportunities for skilled
Indian workers.
Speaking on the occasion, Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship, Govt of India, said: “India’s demographic dividend can translate into global economic
strength only when our workforce is equipped with skills that meet international standards. This
partnership with the GATI Foundation is an important step towards building a structured ecosystem for
global skill mobility. By strengthening institutional capacity, identifying emerging opportunities across
international labour markets, and preparing our youth with the right skills, language capabilities and
cultural readiness, we are enabling Indian talent to participate confidently in the global workforce.”
Shri Arnab Bhattacharya, Chief Executive Officer, GATI Foundation, said, “This MoU represents an
important step toward building a more unified national approach to global skills mobility. By working
closely with MSDE, the aim is to strengthen coordination between the Centre and States and create a more
cohesive framework that aligns skilling efforts, messaging, and implementation across India’s workforce
ecosystem. Together, the hope is to accelerate India’s journey toward becoming the global skills capital of
the world by 2047.”
As part of the partnership, the GATI Foundation will establish a Project Management Unit (PMU) at
Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, to provide technical and strategic support to the Ministry in designing and
implementing initiatives related to global skill mobility. The PMU will support the Ministry in areas such
as research, monitoring frameworks, international partnerships, and strengthening the ecosystem required
to prepare a mobility-ready workforce in India.
The collaboration will also support the development and operationalisation of Skill India International
Centres (SIICs), strengthen institutional partnerships with training institutions such as ITIs and
polytechnics, and facilitate global employer engagement to improve international placement opportunitiesfor skilled youth.
MSDE will facilitate inter-ministerial coordination with key stakeholders including the Ministry of
External Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Employment, and international organisations to align policies
and initiatives related to overseas employment. The Ministry will also support training in foreign
languages, cultural orientation, and documentation processes required for international placements.
The MoU will remain in force for an initial period of three years and will operate on a collaborative basis
with no financial transaction between the two parties, with each organisation bearing its own operational
costs.
The partnership aligns with the Government of India’s broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, where skilled
human capital plays a central role in driving economic growth, innovation, and international cooperation.
Through initiatives such as global skill mobility partnerships and the expansion of Skill India International
Centres, MSDE continues to strengthen pathways for Indian youth to access quality employment
opportunities both within the country and across international markets.***
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