KANUBARI, Mar 18: Aimed at paving the way for enhancing skill development and educational amenities in Longding district, local MLA and Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu today dedicated a couple of infrastructure projects to Kanubari, which include the Industrial Training Institute and the ‘reshaped’ Govt Hr Sec School (GHSS).
Addressing the gathering, Wangsu expressed hope that the ITI would serve as a meaningful platform to meet the growing aspirations of unemployed youth in the State. He emphasized that such institutions must remain “living and vibrant centres of learning,” equipping young people with practical skills and improving their employability.
While urging the PR members to spread awareness about the institute and motivate young people to enrol in skill-based training programmes, he called upon local communities to make full use of the facility for their socio-economic advancement.
The Minister also interacted with trainees of the first phase, listening to their concerns and challenges and assuring continued government support for addressing them.
As part of the programme, a plantation drive was carried out within the ITI campus under the Department of Forest (GoAP), symbolising the importance of environmental responsibility alongside development.
Afterwards, the Minister inaugurated the newly upgraded infrastructure of the GHSS, Kanubari.
On the occasion, horticulture inputs including Solar Crop Dryers and Power Tillers were distributed to beneficiaries under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) by the District Horticulture Department, Longding. CGI sheets were also distributed to 62 beneficiaries.
Wangsu stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the implementation of government schemes and urged departmental officers and public leaders to ensure that only genuine beneficiaries are selected so that the intended benefits reach the right people.
The inauguration ceremony of ITI was attended by Bullo Mamu, Secretary Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (GoAP); Kunal Yadav, Deputy Commissioner Longding; Gyati Kacho, Dy Director SDE; Yashwant Meena, ADC Kanubari-cum-Principal ITI, along with departmental officers, public leaders, trainees and instructors of the institute.
Later, the Minister held a detailed review meeting with HoDs of his constituency to assess the ongoing developmental activities and discuss future priorities.