Phek DPDB discusses trainees’ hostel at ITI Phek, skill development initiatives and November 13 mass social work
DIMAPUR — The Phek District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) held its monthly meeting at the Deputy Commissioner’s conference hall, Phek, on Tuesday.
The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner and Vice Chairman of DPDB Phek, Rhosietho Ngouri, a DIPR report stated.
The meeting deliberated on the need for constructing a trainees’ hostel at Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Phek. After discussion, the house decided to take up the matter with the concerned authority for further consideration.
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During the meeting, District Employment Officer, Phek, Kulo Koza, highlighted the activities undertaken by the Department of Employment and Skill Development in the district.
He briefed the members on the Providing Access to Core Employability Skills (PACES) project, a state-funded skill development initiative aimed at equipping youths, including Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), with essential employability skills through short-duration training programmes.
The DC also informed the Heads of Offices about the forthcoming state-wide mass social work scheduled for November 13. He directed all officers and staff of the respective departments to participate in the programme, stating that attendance would be compulsory.