Govt launches skill training progs
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, May 10 2024: In the face of communal crisis gripping the State, the State Government has launched a skill development training programme to provide job opportunities to unemployed youth under the mentorship of a Supreme Court appointed committee headed by Justice Gita Mittal.

The launch programme held at the auditorium of Manipur State Film Development Society was organised by the Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Directorate of Health Services and Department of Youth Affairs and Sports.

These initiatives not only offer employment but also serve as a pathway for individuals to overcome psychological trauma associated with the recent upheavals, said a statement issued by the office of the Chief Secretary.

Skill Training in Hospitality Sector
Among these initiatives is the endeavour to provide sustainable livelihoods through skill training in the hospitality sector under Capacity Building for Service Provider through Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council.

Training programmes will encompass various aspects of hospitality services, including food and beverages, guest service, customer relations, and front office management.

A total of 2000 internally displaced youth from relief camps across the State will have the opportunity to undergo comprehensive training with Primero Skilling Pvt Ltd as the training partner.

The training will equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to secure employment in the thriving hospitality industry.

Training will be taken up in five training centres at Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Imphal East and Kakching. Coach Certification Programme in Sports
The Government is also launching a unique certification programme aimed at empowering grassroots athletes to become coaches in various disciplines.

This programme will provide an opportunity for 300 trainees recruited from across the State to undergo specialized training to become coaches in football, table tennis, badminton, judo, and weightlifting.

The initiative aims to leverage the passion for sports among the youth as a means of healing and empowerment.

The certification program will consist of a comprehensive two-week residential course, offering intensive training and mentorship to participants by TENVIC Sports, the training partner of the programme.

Training centres will be established at Khuman Lampak, Imphal and Kangpokpi, ensuring accessibility to trainees from different regions of the State.

Perfumery Industry
In collaboration with Hindu College, Delhi University, Ultra International Ltd, and CSIR CIMAP Lucknow, the State Government will launch a training program for 30 women in fragrance formulations for wellness products, aiming to boost job opportunities and establish Manipur as a centre for the perfumery industry, utilizing the State's rich resources of herbs and medicinal plants.

The programme is scheduled to commence in June 2024 at Hindu College, Delhi University.

The State is aiming to enhance its operations by cultivating both existing and new herbs, establishing distillery units and developing essential infrastructure, with the goal of positioning itself as the leading perfumery industry hub in the Northeast region.

Telemedicine in Health Sector
In the light of the ongoing law and order challenges following the recent communal crisis in the State, many healthcare professionals, including doctors and paramedics, have been displaced, particularly in the hill districts.

Recognizing the critical need to ensure continued access to healthcare services in affected areas, the State Government has undertaken a comprehensive assessment of the situation.

As a part of this assessment, the Government has identified the need to reoperationalize several affected health facilities through electronic modes by outsourcing to reputable agencies.

In line with this strategy, Apollo Hospital Enterprise Limited, Hyderabad has been selected to oversee the reactivation of the Borobeka Primary Health Centre (PHC).

Telemedicine services for OPD including consultations with specialists will be conducted electronically.

This will further be extended to three more locations viz; PHC Thanlon (Churachandpur), PHC Henglep (Churachandpur) and PHC Senvon (Pherzawl) .

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