DIMAPUR —The deputy commissioner of Peren, Vineet Kumar, on Friday inaugurated a two-day skill training programme on packaging for export of food, handloom and handicraft products of Nagaland at SBI-RSETI, Peren.
The skill training is being organised by the Peren district administration, in partnership with ATMA Peren and India Institute of Packaging, Kolkata, stated a DIPR report.
Speaking at the inaugural programme, Kumar underscored the importance of packaging as it enhances the aesthetic value of the products which are to be sold. He urged the participants to take the maximum advantage out of the training period and apply the acquired knowledge and skills to enhance the value of their products.
The DC also released an annual magazine of SBI Rural Self Employment Training Institute (SBI-RSETI), Peren district.
In her short speech, the deputy director of ATMA Cell, Department of Agriculture, Rosemary, expressed gratitude to the DC of Peren under whose initiative the training programme is being conducted. Encouraging the participants to avail the opportunity which has been provided in the doorstep, she expressed optimism that the training programme would be highly beneficial for all the participants.
During the technical session, Dr. Bidhan Das, deputy director and regional head of Indian Institute of Packaging, Kolkata Centre, briefed the participants on the basic concepts and principles of packaging, packaging nomenclature, classification, positioning, cushioning, closures and ancillary packaging materials, while Dr. Asitava Sur, guest faculty at Indian Institute of Packaging, Kolkata Centre, imparted training on ‘Food Safety Act and FSSAI guidelines for food,’ ‘Handloom and handicraft products of Nagaland.’
The inaugural programme was chaired by EAC of Peren, Seyiekhrietuo Solo, while brief overview of the training was delivered by Dr. Bidhan Das and the vote of thanks was delivered by DFO and PD ATMA Peren, Dory Yanthan.
Around 30 participants attended the training on the first day.