A one day skills training to promote self -employment amongst youths was conducted on March 30 at Merama khel, Phesama Village, informed DIPR. The program was organised by Kevi, Village Level Organisation (VLO) Phesama Village under RD Block Jakhama, promoted by Day-&1 NSRLM as part of the Social Developmental initiative towards addressing the issues of School drop-out among the youths.

Speaking at the training, Area Coordinator Sokhrienuo Rüpre-o said that the number of School drop-out and unemployed youth is increasing each year because of which a lot of youths are falling in the wrong direction. She encouraged the younger generation particularly the unemployed youths towards an honest and self-sustained livelihood without depending on others.

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During the training different skills trainings ranging from traditional weaving, tailoring, basket making, pickle and biscuits making, hair cutting, sketching were taught to the participants. The Resource Persons included Self Help Group (SHG) members under the VLO and self-employed youths from the village including weaver, artist, barbers, tailor etc.  Village Level Organization, Phesama has been conducting skills training for youths over the last two years and plans to continue such training in the coming days. A total of 20 youth participated in the training.