Minister for Soil & Water Conservation and Geology & Mining, V. Kashiho Sangtam inaugurated the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) centre in Kiphire on February 16.
According to a DIPR report, Kashiho while speaking at the inaugural programme said that through the JSS programme, drop-out students would be able to avail free vocational training. He urged upon the trainees not only to acquire the diploma certificate but also to gain knowledge in order to set up one’s own business for self-employment.
The minister encouraged drop-out students to spread information about the programme in the rural areas.
Meanwhile, JSSK board of management chairman, Pankaj Kumar while highlighting the aim of the programme said that the main objective of JSS was to provide free vocational training to skill the drop-out students and help them create new opportunities.
He informed that JSS centres would be opened at Pungro and Seyochung soon and later in the rural areas.
Later, guest of honour, Mahatma Gandhi Fellowship, ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurs, Suknya spoke about skill development objectives and its activities. Vote of thanks was delivered by director I&C, Tsadiba Sangtam.