Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday ceremonially inaugurated the Integrated Skill Development Centre in Arda area of Diyungbra in Dima Hasao district on Wednesday.

The skill centre, built at a cost of ₹36.60 crore, has been established under a special financial package that was agreed upon as per the accord between the Government of India, the Government of Assam and both the factions of the erstwhile militant group both Dima Halam Daogah (DHD).

Addressing a public meeting held in relation to the inauguration, the Chief Minister exuded confidence the Integrated Skill Development Centre, built by the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region, would play a prominent role in imparting skill training to the youths of the hill district. The Chief Minister added that naming the skill development centre after Veer Sambudhan Phonglo is an appropriate tribute to the great freedom fighter.

There is great demand for skilled persons in the economy, and initiatives such as integrated skill development centres are aimed at ensuring the employable youths of Assam can reap the benefits the economy is offering, the Chief Minister added.

The inauguration ceremony also witnessed the presence of Power Minister Nandita Garlosa, Member of Parliament Horen Sing Bey, Dima Hasao Autonomous Council Chief Executive Member, Debolal Garlosa, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang and a host of other senior dignitaries.

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