Mount Mary College holds training on life and livelihood skills

DIMAPUR — The Department of Education, Mount Mary College, Chümoukedima, in collaboration with the Life Ministry Learning Centre, conducted a one-day training programme on the theme “Skills for life and livelihood: bridging education with real-world practice for Viksit Bharat”.

According to an update, the programme was opened by Alemla Samuel, programme director of the Life Ministry Learning Centre, who shared how the centre, as an NGO for women and youth, strives to empower individuals through skill-based and livelihood-orientated education.

She also mentioned that the centre has signed MoUs with various colleges to promote experiential learning and youth development.

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Samuel Therieh, director of Life Ministry Learning Centre, inspired the students with a devotional message highlighting the dignity of labour. He encouraged them to work diligently and live purposefully, quoting, “Do not eat to live, but eat to work; if one does not like to work, one should not eat. Work at least four hours for each meal.”

The training featured three practical components — mushroom cultivation, vermicomposting, and soap making — designed to provide hands-on exposure to sustainable skills and self-employment opportunities. Certificates of participation were presented to all trainees by the Life Ministry Learning Centre.