Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh held an interaction programme with youths trained under the Hunar se Rozgar scheme in the hospitality sector and those trained in perfumery at Hindu College, Delhi.
The event took place at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Monday and was jointly organised by the State Tourism Department and the Textiles, Commerce, and Industries Department, Government of Manipur.
Under the Hunar Se Rozgar scheme by the Ministry of Tourism, approximately 400 youths have either completed or are currently undergoing training. Out of this, 169 have secured placements in key cities, with 78 of them being from the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) category.
In addition, 30 youths, including 15 IDPs from various parts of the state, participated in a recent three-week perfumery training programme at Hindu College, New Delhi.
During the event, the youths from different districts who had undergone training and secured job placements shared their experiences. They expressed their gratitude to the Chief Minister and the Government of Manipur for the initiatives supporting their livelihood.
Addressing the youths, CM N Biren Singh commended the Deputy Commissioners of various districts and other department officials for their dedication in providing training programmes for the youths. He described the interaction as a “happy and emotional moment” after one and a half years of unprecedented crisis in the state. He emphasised the importance of youth in Manipur’s development and highlighted the state’s commitment to moving forward together.
He acknowledged that despite the hardships faced by the people of Manipur due to the crisis, there has been progress, with many affected individuals beginning to return to their original places. He urged people to focus on peace and healing instead of blame.
The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction with the spirit of the youths in pursuing their livelihood. As a gesture of support, he announced financial aid of Rs 50,000 each as seed money for those who completed the perfumery training. He also mentioned that further assistance could be sought under the ‘One Family One Livelihood’ scheme or through startup initiatives, based on individual progress.
CM Biren also informed that the government would provide a one-time support amount of Rs 5,000 to assist the trained youths in settling into their places of employment in different cities. Additionally, he stated that a special flight would be arranged for those who secured placements in various cities, and he personally would be at the airport to see them off and offer blessings.
Expressing concern over the lack of awareness regarding welfare schemes, the Chief Minister urged the youths to enhance their knowledge of available resources, which would build their confidence.
He highlighted various initiatives undertaken by the government to support those in relief camps and shared his aspiration to extend training opportunities to all districts, prioritizing those residing in relief camps.
Appealing for peace, he asked the public to avoid violence and stressed the need for resolving issues through peaceful means. Concluding his address, he extended his best wishes to the youths, urging them to remain focused and reminding them of their role as the future pillars of society.
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