Our Correspondent
Diphu, May 5 (EMN): As part of Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) and Lumbajong block development celebrated Aajeevika & Kaushal Vikas mela at Lumbajong development block premises in Manja on May 5 Saturday.
The mela was organised by the Ministry of Skill development and rural development.
The main objective of the mela is to create awareness about various government skill development and livelihood initiatives among the youths and provide platforms for the youths to get exposure to various skill development courses and job opportunities available in the industries and counsel the candidates and parents to aspire for acquiring new skills.
The mela was organised by inviting officials of various line departments to inform members of SHGs and individuals about the various schemes, plans and programme provided by central and state government.
Block Project Manager of Lumbajong dev. Block, Rupsing Timung informed that around 1000 women SHGs members and individuals took part in the mela.
Assistant Director, handloom & textiles, Junior Inspector & Auditor, Jaliram Engti informed about the schemes available to women in handloom department, while National Helath Mission, Block Programme Manager of Manja Block Primary Health Centre, Willingson Rongphar explained about the various health schemes available to women, children and adult. He also told the scheme available to pregnant mothers and for new born babies.
