NSEDM and PWD conduct certification for 45 youth trained in heavy vehicle operation and machinery at Shokuvi, Chümoukedima.
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DIMAPUR — The certification programme for the Heavy Vehicle Operation and Machinery Training Programme was held at the Modern Mechanical and Workshop Training Centre (MMWTC), Shokuvi, Chümoukedima, on Thursday.
The training was initiated by the Nagaland Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Mission (NSEDM), under IDAN, in collaboration with the MMWTC, Public Works Department (PWD), according to a DIPR report.
The first phase of training covered 45 candidates from various districts of Nagaland and offered specialised courses including Backhoe Loader Operator, Track Excavator Operator, Tipper Truck Driver, Tandem Road Roller Operator, and Heavy Machinery Mechanic. The duration of the courses ranged from one to two months.
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Speaking at the programme, Meripeni, project lead, NSEDM-IDAN, expressed appreciation to the Mechanical Department, PWD, for enabling the use of infrastructure and training facilities. She noted that accessing similar facilities through private or third-party entities would have involved significantly higher costs.
She highlighted that this initiative is the first of its kind in Nagaland, aimed at building a strong pool of local manpower in the heavy vehicle and machinery sector.
The project lead further shared that a series of consultations were held with various stakeholders, which highlighted a considerable shortage of local manpower in this field. She said the programme was conceptualised to upskill Naga youth and enable them to capture opportunities within the sector, while simultaneously addressing unemployment.
Addressing the candidates, she emphasised that while the government is making concerted efforts to create pathways and opportunities, sustained success depends on the candidates’ own commitment to discipline, sincerity, confidence, and work ethics.
The chief engineer, Mechanical Department, PWD, in his address, acknowledged the Mission’s financial and moral support. He encouraged the candidates to uphold discipline, sincerity, and hard work in both the government and private sectors.
Certificates were awarded to the trainees by the chief engineer and the project lead.
During the programme, candidates shared testimonials reflecting their learning journeys. One trainee shared that despite having no prior knowledge of heavy machinery, the training environment and practical exposure enabled effective learning and skill development.
NSEDM-IDAN appealed to the Nagaland Contractors’ Union and other associations, consortiums, agencies, and companies within the construction sector to utilise the services of the trained Naga youth. Stakeholders interested in engaging the trained manpower have been asked to contact the official NSEDM portal at nsedm.gon@gmail.com.