Rono Hills, May 25: Skill development training was conducted at Rajiv Gandhi University as part of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0. The objective of this programme is to provide participants with fundamental skills and knowledge that will improve their capacity to find employment and succeed as entrepreneurs. The institution is providing skill enhancement courses as part of PMKVY 4.0, which is administered by the Ministry of Skill Development. In the previous year, a total of 17 students received training in various skill development courses. Nevertheless, the current enrollment of learners has increased by double. Presently, learners are receiving instruction in the field of Small Mushroom Cultivation. Training programmes for small-scale mushroom cultivators offer crucial instruction and expertise necessary for the effective cultivation of mushrooms. These courses encompass a wide range of topics related to mushroom farming, including fundamental principles of mycology and sophisticated methods for production.
During his address, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Saket Kushwaha emphasised the need of developing skills in India and stressed the significance of being employable and self-reliant. Prof. Sumpam Tangjang, the Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, urged students to develop new skills that are relevant for employment in the 21st century. Dr. Kaushalendra Pratap Singh, the Nodal Officer of the Skill Hub Centre, together with course coordinators Dr. Arindam Barman and Dr. Samikhya Bhuyan, were present during the programme.

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