The CSR initiatives – Unnati Skill Centre Kohima, UNXT, and Innovation Studio – were inaugurated at the State Capital Secretariat Conference Hall on 12 January.
The inaugural function was graced by Nagaland Chief Secretary J Alam, IAS, as stated in a DIPR report.
In his speech, the chief secretary stated that in the present scenario, most people in Nagaland depend on government services and the agricultural sector.
Referring to the Unnati skill innovation, he asserted that young people in Nagaland are enthusiastic to learn, and given the platform, they would perform positively.
Alam said this kind of skill innovation opportunities should be provided to the younger generation. He also stated that the partnership with Boeing will help the people of Nagaland to progress further and that innovation will gradually progress. He emphasised that all effort must be given for this to be a state success story.
Alam also expressed his appreciation of the Joint Secretary of IDAN, Renny Wilfred, and his team for tirelessly working towards the welfare of the state as well as for the younger generation.
A welcome address was given by Renny Wilfred, IAS, Joint Secretary, IDAN. He thanked Praveena Yagnambhat, chief of staff & BGE Lead, Boeing International, for proposing to set up a youth empowerment center in Nagaland. Wilfred said this will ultimately lead to the setting up of a Unnati Skill Centre in Nagaland.
He also thanked the Department of Technical Education for coming selflessly and acting as the facilitating agency to take forward the ongoing project in the state.
Wilfred further mentioned that the Unnati training will be for 35 days with 100 percent job placement and that the courses offered are GST, spoken English, computer skills, life skills, hygiene, counselling, and confidence building in the community.
The joint secretary also stated that Unnati will provide job placement to the trainees as per their competencies in various companies. He highlighted and appreciated the initiatives of the IDAN led by Alemtemshi Jamir, CEO, and acknowledged him in the inaugural function for being the guiding force for the setting up of the training centre in the state.
Special addresses were given by Ramesh Swamy, CEO, Unnati skill Centre India; Sudeep Dube, Partner, Learning Links Foundation; Praveena Yagnambhat, chief of staff & BGE Lead, Boeing; Thavaseenlan K, IAS, Principal Director, School Education; Kenilo Apon, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Higher & Technical Education; Er M Nakro, Director, Technical Education; and Dr Katoni Jakhalu, Director, Higher Education.
At the function, Chief Secretary J Alam inaugurated four projects supported by Boeing – Unnati Skill Centre Kohima, UNXT programme for Nagaland, Innovation Studio, and solar power backup for Examination Cell for 10 government colleges in Nagaland.
After the inauguration of the four projects, Praveena Yagnambhat handed over the MOU to the chief secretary.
In closing, M Kire, Joint Director of Higher Education, gave the vote of thanks.
