District Administration, Thoubal is organising intensive skill development initiative for IDPs
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Thoubal, July 06 2024: District Administration, Thoubal is organising a four- day intensive skill development initiative for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) residing in the district.

The skill development programme is scheduled to be held from July 9 till July 12, 2024 at Rice Research Station.

Master trainers will impart training in 'Kauna Grass Craft Products' which is aimed towards elevating the quality of the products.

The program will help in expanding the technical knowledge, skill up-gradation, building of new skills and innovative thinking.

Kauna grass woven into a variety of utility products such as baskets, hampers, hats, and mats among others are known for their durability and are biodegradable and hence, eco-friendly.

The District Administration Thoubal has been initiating various skill development and income generating programmes in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Manipur State Livelihood Mission, Handloom and Handicrafts Cooperation and NGOs among others.

It may be mentioned that candles, incense sticks and kauna products made by the IDPs were sold for Rs 1,39,360 during a one-day sales event held in November last year.

On June 28 last year, the District Administration in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) launched candles, made exclusively by the IDPs residing at the Kodompokpi Sports Complex Relief Centre.

The products made by the inmates are named 'Anouba Yening' and have been made available for the public.

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