EMPLOYMENT, SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP BIDS FAREWELL TO DIRECTOR

Farewell programme for outgoing Director of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Chiden Yaden was held at the Multi Purpose Hall at the Directorate, Kohima on 30th September 2022.

Joint Director, Savio Visa said that Yaden has always been quick to share his ideas and opinions and his decisions has always been on the right track. The department will remember his contribution and appreciated his expertise on many projects and programs. He also said that his ideas have always been an inspiration to him and to the department. Visa further mentioned some of programs and projects which were achieved during Chiden Yaden's time, such as; Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) Project where "Tracer study" through Nagaland University was initiated to understand the placement status of ITI passed out trainees. "Bridging Skill Gaps to Youth Aspiration and Opportunities" was initiated through Skills Acquisition & Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKLAP) Project. Enhancing Skill Development Infrastructure for NE States & Sikkim where 4 new industrial Training Institute were established in the State. State Funded Skill Development Programs like Multi skilled technician program, collaboration with IIT Madras for higher level skill enhancement program for graduate engineers, promotion of livelihood opportunities through backyard poultry at Aspirational District Kiphire, and establishment of School of Excellence in Skill Development was also established and National Career Service Centre for Differently Abled.

Out going Director Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Chiden Yaden during his farewell speech acknowledged that the success that has been carried out during his time as the Director was due the hardwork and the sense of teamwork provided by his colleagues at the Directorate as well as the Districts. He encouraged the District officers by telling them that despite the challenges such as limited resources and limited facilities that they will be facing, they should never be discouraged and give their best in their performance. He was thankful and indebted to his colleagues for standing by him throughout his tenure. He thanked the officers and staff for taking the trouble and efforts in organizing the farewell programme.

Secretary, Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS, mentioned that Yaden as a Director is commendable in coordination, that more than a director he is a jovial human being. He also said that he has been very enthusiastic and a dynamic person. Secretary further said that the Directorate reached new heights under his leadership. His contributions added many new things to the directorate and he has been instrumental in touching the lives of more than 50,000 people. He concluded by saying that Yaden has a quality to treat everyone with same respect and courtesy.

The programme was led by Deputy Director, Er. H. Alongse, Bendang Walling. The bio data of the out going Director was presented by Registrar Nirbeni Ngullie. Pastor KABA gave the invocation prayer, while short speeches on behalf of the districts were given by DEO, T. Yimlikumzuk and Vice Principal, Er. Netenba Ajem and Training Partner Richard Belho. Additional Secretary Labour, Employment & Skill Development, Kovi Meyase, NCS and Limawati Ao, Retired Director, and State Resource Associate, Mahatma Gandhi national fellowship project, IIMK, Diepeu Mero also presented short speeches.

(Takumpula, IA)