MIAO, 8 Apr: A month-long skill development programme on ‘hand embroidery’ for rural women of Miao in Changlang district concluded here on Thursday.
Thirty rural youth of Miao area enrolled in the training sponsored by the National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD) and implemented by the NGO, Bethel Life Care Charitable Trust (BLCCT).
Attending the valedictory function, NABARD District Development Manager Kamal Roy said with skill and value addition, rural women can become entrepreneurs. Roy also gave different examples of SHGs who were doing livelihood activities after skill development.
Miao Industries Extension Officer Takhe Babing highlighted the scope and importance of skill development training. He also ensured department support to the trainees in the establishment of their own entrepreneurship.
BLCCT founder president Chandan Prasad said the skill development will empower rural women for better income and self-sustenance.