AR inaugurates vocational training centre, distributes solar power systems
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 17 2019:
In yet another initiative by Assam Rifles, a new Vocational Training Centre was inaugurated at Hiyanglam yesterday.
Major General KP Singh, YSM, IGAR(S) and other dignitaries including Brig Neelesh Bhanot, SM, Commander 28 Sector Assam Rifles attended the event as dignitaries.
This new centre is an augmentation of success of Vocational Training Centre at Sugnu and will impart training to women on stitching, handloom weaving and embroidery.
The skill development initiative is part of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY), for recognition and standardisation of skills, said a statement of PRO IGAR (South).
To mark the successful handloom training undergone by 250 women at Vocational Training Centre Sugnu, certificates were distributed to sixty beneficiaries.
Kakching Sector was able to get accreditation to the Vocational Training Centre with provisional certification from National Skill Development Centre.
These acquired skills will equip the beneficiaries to showcase their talent to the best of their abilities, said AR.
During the event, Sehlon Battalion under the aegis of Kakching Sector took initiative and carried out liaison with Luminous Company in Delhi and distributed 60 solar power systems to six villages -Phoilen, Gammon, Moljol, Gelmol, Sejang, and S Bongjoi, said AR.