Rs 36-crore Skill Development Centre inaugurated in Dima Hasao district

Skill centre to play major role in skill development of youths of the hill district: CM

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HAFLONG: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday formally inaugurated the Integrated Skill Development Centre at Ardha area of Diyungbra under the Dima Hasao district. The skill centre, built at a cost of Rs 36.60 crore, has been established under a special financial package that was agreed upon as per the accord between the Government of India, the Government of Assam and both the factions of erstwhile militant group Dima Halim Daogah (DHD).

Addressing a public meeting held in relation to the inauguration, the Chief Minister exuded confidence the Integrated Skill Development Centre, built by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, would play a prominent role in imparting skill training to the youths of the hill district. The Chief Minister added that naming the skill development centre after Veer Sambudhan Phonglo was an appropriate tribute to the great freedom fighter.

Speaking on the Indian economy having surpassed the British economy to become the fifth largest economy in the world, the Chief Minister said that the economic growth of the country was opening up numerous opportunities for those with requisite skills. There is great demand for skilled persons in the economy, and initiatives such as integrated skill development centres are aimed at ensuring the employable youths of Assam can reap the benefits the economy is offering, the Chief Minister added.

Stating that a 1,000-Mw solar power project will be set up in the Dima Hasao district, the Skill Development Centre will be able to provide skilled employees that would be required for running a project of such a huge magnitude. He assured the residents of the district of the government's seriousness in transforming Dima Hasao into one of the most progressive regions on all parameters.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Power Minister Nandita Garlosa, Member of Parliament Horen Sing Bey, Dima Hasao Hills Autonomous Council chief Debolal Garlosa, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council chief Tuliram Ronghang and a host of other senior dignitaries.

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