Social Security and Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department Secretary Niten Chandra addressing a gathering at VRCH here on Tuesday said skill development training programmes for PwDs are very successful, which he observed from the visit to different parts of the State.
Chandra said the alumni of the VRCH are not only become earning members of their family but also contributing to the mainstream society meaningfully. Citing some success stories of PwDs, he added that “PwDs shouldn’t feel that they are disabled but they should feel that they are able enough by their will in order to cherish in their career.”
In an informal interaction with the Secretary, the PwD trainees opined that skill development training would help them to earn their livelihood. Some of the trainees urged that credit linkage just after the skill training will enable them to sustain and grow.
VRCH Assistant Director (Employment) Ram Kishor Sharma presided over the meeting and also delivered the welcome address. MCC-VRCH young professional J Padmanav offered a vote of thanks to the VRCH team, Odisha, Skill Development Authority and SSEPD Department for continuous support in imparting skill training.
In an informal interaction with the Principal Secretary, the PwD trainees opined that the skill development training would help them to earn their livelihood. Some of the trainees urged that credit linkage just after the skill training will enable them to sustain and grow.