Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, Shri Jayant Chaudhary flagged off a contingent of 14 Indian skilled workers departing for Mauritius.
The departure follows the successful placement of a first batch of Indian workers who have already travelled to Mauritius and commenced employment under the programme.
There are 33 additional candidates currently undergoing work permit and documentation processes.
The initiative is being implemented under the Memorandum of Understanding on Employment of Workers signed between the Republic of India and the Republic of Mauritius in May 2023.
The departed candidates hail from seven states: six from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Bihar and Himachal Pradesh, and one candidate each from Manipur, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.
The candidates have experience across retail operations, logistics, customer service, hospitality and technical trades.
The programme has been facilitated by NSDC, which was designated in July 2025 to support the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius.
Initial demand has come from Super U Mauritius, one of the country's leading retail chains.
Roles include Shelf Workers, Cashiers, Cooks, and Electricians.
Selected candidates will work across retail operations, inventory management, customer service, food preparation, and electrical maintenance.
Employment contracts are for three years offering an annual compensation package of approximately ₹4 lakh - ₹4.5 lakh.
Benefits include company-supported accommodation, local transportation, overtime, work permits, medical coverage, and other statutory benefits.
