A group photo of the organisers along with the participants after the programme. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Wokha | March 30
The Department of Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of Nagaland, on March 30 launched weeklong steel fabrication training under the PACES – Providing Access to Core Employability Skills initiative at the Community Hall, Wokha Village.
The programme seeks to empower local youth by equipping them with practical, income-generating skills, thereby promoting self-employment and encouraging small-scale enterprise development. A total of 25 trainees from Humtso, Elumyo, and Wokha Village have been selected for the first batch. The training will run for seven days, comprising 50 hours of intensive hands-on instruction.
Head GB of Wokha Village, Mhonkhao Murry, delivered the welcome address, while representatives from Zynorique Initiative Society (ZIS), the implementing partner, presented the keynote address.
They highlighted the increasing demand for fabrication skills, particularly in the construction and local manufacturing sectors.
Speaking at the inaugural programme, SDO (Civil), Wokha, Echungbemo Eru underscored the growing importance of skill-based livelihoods in today’s employment landscape. He noted that initiatives such as PACES create meaningful opportunities at the grassroots level, enabling youth to build sustainable and self-reliant careers.
District Employment Officer, Wokha, Ekonthung Ezung, in his address encouraged the trainees to actively participate and make the most of the opportunity. He observed that steel fabrication continues to be a viable and promising trade, especially in view of ongoing infrastructure development.
The programme was chaired by President of the Wokha Village Students’ Union, N. Chipenthung Kikon. The session commenced with an invocation by Associate Pastor of Wokha Village Baptist Church, Chibenthung Humtsoe.
