Japanese proficiency test launched in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government, under the skill development mission, has started the Japanese language training programme with an aim to provide youth job opportunities.
Employment generation and industrial training minister Charanjit Singh Channi said for implementing the project, the Punjab skill development mission had completed the first round of initial meetings with the Japanese embassy. The programme would offer Japanese language training to those between the age group 18 to 45 years and having a minimum qualification of Class VIII pass. The duration of the course would be 200 hours.
The candidates would be provided training in Japanese language for clearing the basic level (N5) of Japanese language proficiency test (JLPT). In addition to JLPT certification, the candidates would also receive a PTU (Punjab Technical University) certificate, after completion of the training.