For young Indians looking to turn a practical skill into a steady income, a new door opened in New Delhi on Thursday. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has signed a three-year agreement with Samsung India Electronics to train young people in electronics and home appliance repair, and the deal comes with something every trainee wants to hear: a paid internship.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on 5 November 2026 in the presence of Dr Rajneesh, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner in the Ministry of MSME. Under the partnership, industry-oriented training will be run at 15 MSME Technology Centres across the country, starting with 1,600 trainees in the first year. Enrolments are expected to grow in the years that follow.
What the training covers
The courses will follow the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), which means the certificates trainees earn will carry recognised value with employers. Training will cover electronics, mobile phones and home appliances, along with their installation, servicing and repair.
That combination matters. Mobile phones and home appliances are in almost every Indian household, and the repair market for them keeps growing. A technician who can fix a phone screen, service a washing machine or install an air conditioner rarely struggles to find work, as an employee or by starting a small repair business.
The programme is designed to be hands-on rather than classroom-only, with practical workshop training, real industry exposure, career counselling and placement assistance, so the course leads somewhere concrete instead of ending with just a certificate.
Rs 12,000 a month internship
The most eye-catching part of the deal is what happens after training. Successful trainees will be offered a three-month internship with a monthly stipend of Rs 12,000, paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) straight into their bank accounts.
For a young person from a modest background, that stipend changes the maths of taking up training: many families hesitate to let a son or daughter spend months learning a trade when that time could be spent earning. A paid internship removes much of that worry and gives trainees real workplace experience too.
Scholarships will also be provided to eligible women and Divyangjan trainees, while outstanding performers will receive merit-based rewards, the ministry said.
Why this partnership matters
India has no shortage of young people willing to work, but employers often complain that jobseekers lack the specific, job-ready skills they need. Government training schemes exist, but they work best when a major industry player is involved, because the training then matches what the market actually wants.
Samsung is one of the biggest electronics brands in India, with a service network reaching deep into small towns. Training built around the products people actually use gives trainees skills they can put to work straight after the course.
The ministry said the initiative aims to expand both employment and self-employment. A trained repair technician does not have to wait for a job offer. With basic tools and a small shop, or even doorstep service work, they can start earning on their own.
15 Technology Centres to start with
The programme will run through 15 MSME Technology Centres in its first phase. These centres already run technical and vocational courses, with the workshops and trainers needed for hands-on learning. The ministry has said trainee numbers will rise gradually after the first year. For now, the 1,600 seats in year one are the starting point.
What aspiring trainees should do next
If you are interested, here is what to keep in mind:
- Watch the MSME Technology Centres: enrolment details, eligibility and course schedules will be shared through the centres and the ministry. Do not pay anyone claiming to sell seats in this programme.
- Pick a trade that fits your area: mobile phone repair works almost everywhere, while home appliance servicing pays well in cities and growing towns.
- Keep your documents ready: training programmes of this kind usually ask for identity proof, educational certificates and bank details for stipend payment through DBT.
- Think beyond the internship: the three-month stipend is a start, not the destination. Use it to build experience, and plan whether you want a job with a service centre or your own repair work.
Skill training announcements come and go, but this one stands out: a global brand is directly involved in the training, and the paid internship gives trainees income while they learn. For 1,600 young Indians, that could be the start of a proper career.
FAQs
How many trainees will the MSME-Samsung programme cover in the first year?
The programme will initially target 1,600 trainees in its first year, with enrolments expected to increase in subsequent years.
What is the internship stipend under the MSME-Samsung MoU?
Successful trainees will get a three-month internship with a monthly stipend of Rs 12,000, paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Where will the training be held?
Training will be conducted at 15 MSME Technology Centres across the country under the three-year MoU.
Which trades are covered?
The NSQF-compliant courses cover electronics, mobile phones, home appliances, and their installation, servicing and repair.
Are there scholarships in the programme?
Yes, scholarships will be provided to eligible women and Divyangjan trainees, and outstanding performers will receive merit-based rewards.
Details on eligibility and enrolment will be announced by the Ministry of MSME and the participating Technology Centres. This report is based on the ministry statement and coverage by The Economic Times and IANS on 5 November 2026.
