Union Minister of State for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Electronics, and Technology Government of India Rajeev Chandrashekhar visited Zunheboto District on 26th September 2022.

During the meeting with the Heads of Offices, Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto Rahul Bhanudas Mali gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Zunheboto District where he highlighted the agriculture sector, electricity, lack of IT infrastructures, MSME, etc. Deputy Commissioner also highlighted the ongoing Schemes in the district.

Rajeev Chandrashekhar addressing the officials present said that a skill development plan should be set up in the district. Map the aspirations in schools and colleges, to think out of the box. Make Government colleges part of the skill development for the youth, and create institutions as part of the ecosystem. In the agriculture and handicrafts sector, he suggested the connection with the market and try to scale it. He said, "structural issues should be looked at by the state government, try to connect the entrepreneurs to the market, and create an atmosphere for the investors".

The Minister also thanked the District for the warm welcome he was accorded during his visit.

During his visit, the Union Minister of State held meetings with Lok Sabha Yojana Core committee (district), MLAs, District Government Officials, Sumi Hoho, GBs, SKK, SKH, scheme beneficiaries, the business community, and social workers.

(Avika Awomi, IA Zunheboto)