LONGDING, Mar 25: The Longding Battalion of Assam Rifles and District Industries Department's month long skill development training programme concluded today.
The relentless efforts of the Assam Rifles Battalion and Longding Police over a period of last two years has encouraged over 30 misguided youths of Longding district who were members of various Under Ground Organisations to shun the path of violence and join the mainstream.
Taking a step further, the Longding Battalion of Assam Rifles conceived a noble idea to empower the surrendered cadres by imparting them skill training. The idea was to encourage them to earn an honest living.
In June 22, the Assam Rifles Battalion systematically screened and identified 12 surrendered cadres for imparting skill training based on their aptitudes and inclination in conjunction with District Industries Dept, Longding.
During the month long workshop, the attendees were imparted theoretical and practical knowledge of a  trade of their choice viz Carpentry, Electrician and Plumbing. Besides giving an honorarium, the surrendered cadres were distributed free tool kits on successful completion of the workshop.
Holan Arangham, Deputy Director, Department of Industries, felicitated the participants with a Proficiency Certificate for successful completion of skill training.
Speaking on the closing ceremony, Col K S Gill, Commandant of Longding Battalion Assam Rifles exhorted the attendees to exploit their newly acquired skill to earn an honest living and encourage their counterparts in various Under Ground Organisations to follow their footsteps. He assured them continued assistance in their pursuits to live an honourable life.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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