Thirty-eight youth from Nagaland head to Delhi NCR to join global retail brand UNIQLO through IDAN.

DIMAPUR — Thirty-eight youth from Nagaland have been selected to join Japanese global retail brand UNIQLO as trainee retail associates in Delhi NCR.
The Chairman of the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) Abu Metha met with the selected candidates in Sovima, Chümoukedima, ahead of their departure to Delhi on Wednesday, encouraging them to make the most of the opportunity and pave the way for future generations.
Encouraging the candidates to embrace the experience, Metha stressed the importance of discipline, adaptability, perseverance, and continuous learning. He highlighted the value of Japanese work culture, professional development, responsible financial management, and the role of the retail sector in bringing people from diverse backgrounds together to develop communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
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Metha noted that UNIQLO’s engagement with Nagaland reflects the potential of Naga talent and urged the candidates to uphold high professional standards, adding that their success could create further openings for youth from the state.
Following the conduct of the UNIQLO Xperience Day and the recruitment process facilitated through IDAN, the selected candidates were scheduled for onboarding on Wednesday.