Nirjuli, Jun 25: Arunachal Pradesh Minister Gabriel D. Wangsu attended the valedictory ceremony of the fifth batch of the 'Catch Them Young' program held at Nirjuli today, that marked the successful completion of another round of skill development training for unemployed youth in the state.
The concluding batch saw 32 trainees complete a comprehensive 15-day training program covering Piggery, Dairy, Goatery and Poultry Husbandry. Minister Wangsu, who oversees the portfolios of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, emphasised the long-term potential of farming as a sustainable resource during his address to the participants.
"We are committed to support you and provide every possible handholding in your journey of entrepreneurship," Minister Wangsu assured the trainees. He outlined the broader vision of the program, stating that the mission extends beyond creating individual employment opportunities.
"Our goal is not just to create employment through farming but also to enable participants to provide employment to others and become significant contributors to the growth of both the state and nation," he said. He also informed attendees that similar training programs for Agriculture and Horticulture would be rolled out following the same comprehensive approach.
Trainees shared their learning experiences during the ceremony, expressing appreciation for the state government’s initiative in helping them move toward self-reliance. The event concluded with certificate distribution and special awards were presented to outstanding trainers.
The ceremony was attended by Secretary Shri Hage Tari, Director J. Taba and senior departmental officials.
The ‘Catch Them Young’ program is a flagship training initiative aimed at educating and equipping unemployed youth and farmers in Arunachal Pradesh with skills for self-employment, especially in the Livestock and Poultry sectors. The state has set a goal to train 150 such individuals under this program.
Following the event, Minister Wangsu conducted site visits to the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Kharsingsa and State Veterinary Hospital, Papumpare District, where he engaged with field officers to understand challenges and explore strategies for enhancing service delivery.

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