Kudecho Khamo, Advisor for CAWD and Taxes, encouraged rural women to pursue entrepreneurship. The Advisor was speaking at the closing program of “Skill Development for Rural Women Through Mobile Skill Morung” organized by the Department of Employment, Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship on 30th August 2024 at the Vamuzo Memorial Town Hall in Chozuba, Phek district.
Khamo noted that while entrepreneurship remains relatively new for the Nagas and emphasized the need of changing the narrative and a shift from preference for traditional jobs as the reality is that government jobs are limited.
He encouraged the trainees to start their own businesses hope that they would contribute to the economy and create employment opportunities for others. He advised them to remain diligent and resilient and to seek new learning experiences to help their businesses grow.
Further, the Advisor highlighted the significance of understanding customer preferences regarding quality, convenient timing, and creating a customer-friendly brand alongside effective financial management. He also stressed the necessity of financial discipline to build trust and confidence, which are essential for achieving rewarding outcomes.
Additionally, he acknowledged the State Government, the Department and DIC, Chozuba for providing training opportunities to rural communities and empowering women.
In his speech, Savio Visa, Additional Director of Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, highlighted that women, particularly in rural areas, often wish to gain skills but face limitations due to a lack of opportunities and other obligations. Recognizing this need, the department has introduced the concept of Mobile Skill Morung to provide skills training for women as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He informed that the department is currently offering baking and tailoring training across various regions of the state.
Visa urged the participants to fully utilize their skills and tools to create positive change and compelling stories that would inspire others and expressed hope that the women would also engage in activities that contribute to economic growth.
Visa also thanked the Chozuba Town Council for their hospitality and acknowledged the training partner, Pinnacle Skills, for their collaboration with the department.
Khrukulu Lohe delivered a speech on behalf of the trainees, expressing gratitude to the department and Pinnacle Skills. She mentioned that the training had been an enriching experience in baking, covering over 10 recipes. Highlighting the skills they acquired during the two-week program, she encouraged support and patronage for their future ventures by purchasing their products.
Vezota Rhakho, Deputy Chairperson of the Chozuba Town Council (CTC), encouraged participants to fully utilize the skills they acquired during the training and expressed gratitude to the department and training partners.
The closing remarks were made by Talimoa, Coordinator of Pinnacle Skills, the training partner. The program was facilitated by Sekhosayi Vero, Employment Officer from Phek. Besuvoto Rhakho, Pastor of the Christian Revival Church, offered the invocation prayer, while Rukuzo Rhakho, Chaplain of the Police Church, delivered the benediction prayer.
The trainees received certificates and baking kits as part of the closing ceremony.
