AR inaugurates UNAU Skill Development Centre for IDPs
Source: The Sangai Express

CCPur, January 17 2026: Under its Civic Action Programme and in alignment with the Skill India Mission, Assam Rifles inaugurated the UNAU Skill Development Centre at Khuga in Churachandpur district.

As per a press note issued by IGAR (S), the initiative is designed to provide structured skill training to children and young adults from displaced families residing in relief camps, offering them pathways to confidence, dignity and economic independence.

The centre, named UNAU - a word meaning "siblings" in local hill dialects - symbolises unity and cultural identity.

It was formally inaugurated by Regional President, Assam Rifles Wives Welfare Association (ARWWA), in the presence of Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), along with officials and troops of the Khuga Battalion.

Currently, the centre houses two classrooms dedicated to tailoring and soft skills training, with expansion plans to introduce culinary education to further enhance livelihood opportunities.

The first batch of 30 students and their teachers were present during the inaugural ceremony and interacted with the senior officials and dignitaries during the event.

The tailoring course is sponsored by Titan, while the soft skills programme is conducted under the aegis of the Confederation of Indian Industry.

The Inspector General encouraged the trainees to pursue skill acquisition with dedication, seek early employment and inspire others in the relief camps through perseverance and hard work.

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