Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 5 -- In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, an Indo-German Training Fair will be held between January and February 2026 to facilitate vocational training placements in Germany.

The programme will offer economically disadvantaged candidates a monthly stipend of Rs 1 lakh, enabling access to high-quality skill development opportunities overseas, sources said.

A 27-member German investors' delegation visited Kerala on October 24-25, holding discussions with government and industry representatives. The delegates expressed interest in collaborating across priority sectors including technology, skill development, mobility, and economic investment.

As part of the growing collaboration, preliminary talks have been i...