Training on food processing and masonry for rural youth held
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, December 19 2019:
A month-long training on food processing and masonry for rural unemployed youth of Ukhrul district was held at KVK Training Centre, Ukhrul.
Training on post-harvest processing and packaging of fruits and vegetables for female youth and tiles fixing and painting for the boys was conducted during the programme.
KVK Scientists were the main resource persons of the training while successful entrepreneurs of Ukhrul Town shared their experiences to the trainees during the training programme.
Training programme on pickles making, squash, juice making, candy, cake etc was also held.
Meanwhile, a valedictory function cum financial literacy programme was also organized for the trainees.
Manager Manipur State Co-operative Bank (MSCB), A' Thoiba enlightened the youth on how to avail bank support or benefits for start-up of their businesses.
Premjoy Meitei DDM, NABARD Ukhrul deliberated on income-generating livelihood to bring sustainable rural economy.
Forty youth from different villages of Ukhrul participated in the training programme jointly organized KVK, Ukhrul and IGSSS Ukhrul and supported by NABARD.