Dimapur, October 3: A special outreach programme and seminar on empowerment of youth and women was held in Nsong town on September 30, organised by the Southern Zeme Organisation Kohima (SZOK), and sponsored by the Directorate of Field Publicity Regional Office, Kohima, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
A one-day seminar on empowerment of youth and women through skill development for sustainable livelihood had catered to the need of around 10 villages under Nsong circle.
During the formal programme, Dr. Engam Pame, Regional Director, Directorate of Field Publicity, Regional Office, Kohima, stressed on the need to have leadership qualities to sustain life.Dr. Zieleigai Ndang, SDEO Tening, and Amos Pauzerang Newme, District Coordinator NERP Peren, who were the resource persons, dwelt on the topics ‘Agricultural (organic) farming and its marketing scope’ and ‘Activities for improvement of rural livelihood’ respectively.
Interaction with the resource persons were held after each session. Amos Pame, President SZOK, moderated the programme.