Leibaklei project aimed at empowering displaced people gains momentum
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO
Kakching, September 12 2023:
A one-day candle-making training program successfully concluded at the Indoor Stadium relief camp, Kakching today with the formal launching of 'Leibaklei Candles' .
The programme was organized by the Kakching District Skill Committee, under the project "Leibaklei" .
Deputy Commissioner, Kakching, Somorjit Salam, graced the event and encouraged the inmates to expand their business with collective action.
He also informed that the District Skill Committee is planning to open a temporary stall for market products manufactured by the inmates of relief camps in Kakching district.
Speaking at the programme, RK Lembisana, a subject matter specialist at KVK, Thoubal, who was also the instructor of the training programme, expressed contentment over the successful completion of the training.
She also sensitized the inmates on how enhancing their skills could help them sustain their livelihood and be self-reliant.
The coordinator of the program, Irom Abesana Devi-MGNF, Kakching, advised the trainees to sell their products and expand their business under the brand name 'Leibaklei Candles' and be resilient like the flower "Leibaklei" itself.
The launching program was attended by the Indoor Stadium Committee Chairperson, President, members and other inmates of the relief camp.
The project "Leibaklei" is intended to empower inmates with skills for self-sustainability.
36 inmates of the relief camp attended the skill training programme.