Food products made by camp inmates launched
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIO
Kakching, August 25 2023:
The valedictory programme of the 3-day Food Processing Training Programme on Thursday was marked by formal launch of seven food products by SDO, Kakching Okram Sandhya-rani Devi.
The training programme was organised by District Skill Committee (DSC), Kakching in collaboration with Meira Foods at Kalyan Ashram Relief Camp, Kakching.
The seven food products under the brand "Leibaklei Foods" were manufactured by inmates of relief camp.
The seven food products comprises Umorok Achaar (King Chilli Pickle), Chak-hao Chempak Angouba (Fried Flat Rice), Lemon Pickle, Ready-to-Serve Lemon Juice, Katta Nimkee Salted, Sweet Nimkee and Mango pickle.
Highlighting the importance of imparting skills and how it would help the inmates in sustaining their livelihood, the SDO encouraged the inmates to manufacture more products in future to become self-reliant.
SDO Sandhyarani also expressed elation over successful completion of the training programme and launch of the food products.
Coordinator of the training programme Irom Abesana Devi (MGNF-Kakching) also expressed her gratitude to Meira Foods for rendering valuable service during this trying time and motivated the women inmates to further carry on with the venture and expand their business.
The trainers from the Meira Food Products, Naorem Tombisana and Sandhyarani Huiningsumbam also expressed their heartfelt delight on the successful completion of the programme.
Altogether 22 women inmates of Kalyan Ashram relief camp underwent the training.
Mention may be made that a similar training programme for inmates of Yumbimacha High School Relief Camp, Kakching was also conducted successfully with launch of six Food products manufactured by the inmates on August 18 .