A life skills training in Shamator empowered youths through traditional craftsmanship and practical skill development.
DIMAPUR — The district administration, Shamator, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Yimkhiung Liberü Arihako, Shamator area, organised a training on life skills aimed at empowering local youths through traditional and practical skill development on Wednesday.
According to a DIPR report, during the event, EAC Shamator Kudazo Swuro delivered an address, sharing his vision of skilling all youths in the district.
He emphasised that every young person should be trained and equipped with at least one trade or skill to become self-reliant and contribute meaningfully to the district’s socio-economic growth. He highlighted the construction sector as an area with immense employment potential, encouraging youths to pursue training in this field to enhance job opportunities within the district and across the state.
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The training focused on traditional basket-making and traditional cotton thread weaving methods. A total of 70 participants, comprising youths and community members, attended the programme. To ensure quality training, one trainee coordinator and four experts were engaged as tutors, who provided detailed demonstrations and guided the participants throughout the sessions.
The training concluded with an interactive session where participants expressed gratitude to the organisers for providing a platform to learn, preserve traditional craftsmanship, and enhance livelihood opportunities.