Yupia, Jul 21: A 15-day skill development training on mushroom, papad , pickle, masala powder and soft toy making was today inaugurated by the chairperson, Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women, Kenjum Pakam at the APRB-RSETI, Yupia.
The workshop is being organised by APSCW in collaboration with Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank Self Employment Training Institute (APRB-RSETI) and APWWS (CEC).
Addressing the trainees, Pakam encouraged them to utilise the opportunity to equip themselves with the knowledge of some art and craft and venture out as entrepreneurs, contributing their bit to the state economy.
Speaking on the occasion, Gumri Ringu, President, APWWS-cum- Chairperson, APSCPCR said that a woman is empowered in true sense if she is socially, politically, economically and legally empowered.
" Such training will make women economically empowered," she added while appreciating the initiative taken by the APSCW.
Tana Yami, Former DHO spoke on Atma Nirbhar and emphasized on the need to promote local products and discussed various avenues for generating income through entrepreneurship.
Deepak Kumar Gupta, Chairman APRB assured to provide full support in terms of lodging, fooding, training and also in availing loan for genuinely interested candidates.