Konoike Transport has established a framework to recruit and train candidates for the Specified Skilled Worker program in Manipur, India, and place them at operating sites in Japan. In partnership with local educational institutions, the company plans for the first cohort to enter Japan and begin work in February 2028.
Konoike Transport has established a scheme to recruit and train candidates for the Specified Skilled Worker program as truck drivers in Manipur in northeastern India, and has launched an integrated framework covering their placement in Japan. In partnership with local institutions, the company will provide Japanese-language and driving training, with employment at domestic operating sites planned for up to 5 years under the Specified Skilled Worker (i) status.
Konoike India Pvt. Ltd. (KIPL) has entered into business partnerships with NSDC International and IDTRC Manipur, creating a bridge between local training and placement in Japan. The framework combines Japanese-language and skills training and provides support for preparation for examinations in Japan.
Going forward, recruitment in India will begin in October 2026, training will start in January 2027, and the company aims to send approximately 15 people every six months. The first cohort is scheduled to enter Japan in February 2028, and their employment at Konoike Transport's operating sites in Japan will last for up to 5 years.
The initiative is positioned as the first step toward the Japan-India Human Resources Circulation Ecosystem, which aims to promote the circulation of talent between Japan and India.