The 12th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) here provided a three-month training to young boys and girls of the Maoist infested area of Sambalpur, Bargarh and Deogarh districts with a view to make them self-sufficient. The benefit was availed by18 girls and 16 boys free of cost, informed CRPF commandant TK Hati.
Pramila lakra, a girl from Maoist infested Daincha village of Naktideul block in Sambalpur district who completed the training course on stitching and beauty care, is now confident that she could eke out her livelihood.
“My dream came true. I wanted to become self-sufficient. And the training that CRPF gave me could help me fulfill my dream,” said lakra.
Pramila is one among the 18 girls, who was provided with training of stitching and beauty care. Other girls and boys are also confident enough to earn independently without running after Government or private services that are unavailable.
The girls were imparted with the training for tailoring, stitching, embroidery and beauty care. Similarly, the boys were given driving training. They are now sure of earning money and live a respectable life in the society.
Ranjit Behera (20) of Riamal block in Deogarh district who took driving training is a happy young man now. “I was searching for job after completing my Plus II course. After taking driving training, I can now earn my livelihood and add to my family income,” said Ranjit. The 12th battalion of CRPF distributed certificates of completion to the youths for the courses on the eve of the 74th anniversary of the organisation.
Commandant of 12th battalion Hati said: “It is an effort to make the youths of the Maoist-infested districts self dependent. By the process, they will not also get lured by the false promises from the Red rebels.” He further said, “Our intention is to develop a relationship with the people. The youths were trained under the Civic Action Programme of the 12th Battalion.”