The final and the 12th lap of Demand Driven Skill Development training in Construction Sector for "Multi Skilled Technician" was declared open by Addl. Secretary, Labour and Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Kovi Meyase at Kohima Village on 5th September 2022.

Speaking at the program, Meyase said that the Department has been working towards the youth in various technical and vocational trades with the sole focus to promote employable and self-employment amongst the youth. He also said that this multi skilled technician program was designed in an innovative way to skill the youth for multiple jobs roles so as to make them skilled and able to perform multiple jobs as per demand and thereafter go on to sustain a decent livelihood.

The inaugural program was chaired by the Deputy Director, Zubemo Lotha Tsanglao while short speeches were delivered by Kohima Village Gazetted Officers’ Association, President, Medozhalie Pienyu and Chairman NBOCW, Kekhrie Yhome.

A total of 40 youths will be skilled from different villages in Kohima district.

(Shahlong, IA Jakhama)