MSSDS organises bamboo handicraft training in South Garo Hills district, Meghalaya

Tura, July 14 (KNN) A month long Bamboo handicraft training organised by the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) is underway at Nokpante Institute of Learning Centre in South Garo Hills.

Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) Chairman and Gasuapara MDC, Sengchim N Sangma inaugurated the training yesterday.

Speaking at the occasion, Sangma pointed out that  bamboo is an ecologically sustainable raw materials which can offset the exploitation of our Forest and can be a good substitute for plastic.

“The government through the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is giving loans to anyone having certificates for small scale industries, “he said.

“One can avail a loan and start by yourselves if you have completed this training. But you have to be committed and self-determined in what you are doing and only then can you have success in your endeavor,” he added.

This training will help the young generation who is interested in Bamboo handicraft to learn the necessary skills in order to start their own venture.

25 Residential Trainees from Chokpot C & RD Block alone have registered for the training. (KNN Bureau)