One-month skill development programme launched
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, July 14 2023:
The Manipur Culture and Traditional Development Trust, Thoubal have launched a skill development training programme at Ibudhou Thangjing Guest House Relief Camp under the aegis of DC Bishnupur.
During the month-long programme, fifteen instructors will teach the inmates how to make traditional attires such as Khamba Thoibi garb, potloi and many traditional wear used in traditional dances.
Reportedly, this skill development training will also be conducted at Moirang College relief camp.
Lata Irom, secretary, Manipur Culture and Traditional Development Trust shared that the Trust had organised such programmes in the past to benefit women.
For the first time during this conflict, the programme was launched under the supervision of DC Bishnupur L Bikram to provide a source of livelihood to displaced women.
Stating that the programme will focus on upskilling women inmates, she added that the Trust will ensure a market for the finished products.