The culmination programme of the State funded programme “Skill Training for Rural Women through the Mobile Skill Morung” conducted by the Department of Employment, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was held at Wozhuro Range, under Wokha district on August 17, informed a DIPR report.

Secretary & Ex-Officio Director Meyase addressing during the culmination function, emphasised that the programme was carefully designed and delivered through the Mobile Skill Morung with special consideration of the unique accessibility challenges faced by women in the region. He noted that many women despite their significant contributions to the workforce are unable to participate in skill development programmes due to family obligations and the lack of mobility to travel outside their homes and villages for trainings. He informed that this programme focussed on empowering women with practical skills and marks a significant step towards promoting economic independence and self reliance amongst the women. He further encouraged the trainees to take up tailoring within their villages with the aim of augmenting their family income and contributing to the local economy.

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He also appealed to the area leaders present to fully utilize the service of the trained candidates. A total of 25 women from six villages within Wozhuro range participated in the training programme. All the trainees were provided with a basic toolkit, including a sewing machine, electronic iron, scissors, measuring tapes, French curve, thimble and seam ripper to facilitate their transition from training to self-employment.

Mentioned may be made that, till date under this programme 100 (hundred) women has been trained in tailoring and in the next phase another 100 women will receive training in banking.