People should come forward to establish their own business as the Government job opportunities have become very limited in the present time. They should undergo training to acquire professional skills according to their interest and become self-employed, said Collector Yashwant Kumar during a training registration camp organised at Shantinagar for the victims of Naxal violence in the district.
The Collector said that the State Government is taking all possible steps for rehabilitation of the families in remote areas falling victim to Naxal activities.
Apart from providing houses and jobs to such families, the government is also providing help to them to become self-employed.
The women and youth of the Naxal affected families of Shanti Nagar will get training in tailoring and mason work and the trainees will also get stipend during training. They will be provided kit and equipments will also be provided to them after completion of training.
The Collector motivated the youth and women while saying that the construction and development works are going on in adequate number in the district and there is a requirement of about 2500 masons.The youths who will undergo training for mason will get jobs immediately.
Similarly, uniforms are being prepared for school children and the women can get employment in this field by getting training in sewing and tailoring. He said that training for plumber, electrician, drivers, bamboo craft, mushroom production etc will also be provided to the youth of district in coming days.
Superintendent of Police Amit Kamble also inspired women and youth to come forward and become self-employed by availing the benefits of the training schemes offered by the government.
Assistant Commissioner (Tribal Welfare) GR Sori explained in detail about rehabilitation scheme for Naxal victim families. He said that the vocational training will be provided by ‘Udyami Prashikshan Kendra.’
Sewing machines were given to five women of self-help groups (SHGs) who had been undertaking sewing training. Similarly mason kits were provided to three youths who had undertaken the training.
Narayan Sahu conducted the proceedings of the programme while Deputy SP proposed a vote of thanks. A number of officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and district administration besides prominent citizens and villagers were present on the occasion.