YINGKIONG, 11 Sep: More than 35 women participated in a six-day off-campus skill development training programme for rural women members of self-help groups (SHGs), whichconcluded here in Upper Siang district on Friday.

The training programme was aimed at enhancing practical skills, promoting entrepreneurship, and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities through value-added products.

The programme was organised by Pasighat (E/Siang)-based Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), in collaboration with the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM), BMMU Yingkiong.

The programme was facilitated by RSETI Director Mithun Sutradhar and Yingkiong BMMU Block Mission Manager Rani Doye.

The training provided hands-on exposure to the preparation of a variety of household, food and value-added products. The participants received practical training in making honey and milk soaps, liquid dishwashing products, candles, toilet cleaners, white phenyl, detergents, and gel candles.

The programme also covered pickle-making using locally available produce.

The final sessions focused on candy and confectionery preparation, including pineapple, pear candy and dark chocolate.

The training was conducted by resource persons Niva Singh and Chaiti Dey, who provided technical guidance, demonstrations and hands-on practical sessions to the participants.

The programme was coordinated by BMMU BCLH Porngam Dagam, who ensured smooth implementation of the training.

The six-day programme concluded with a valedictory ceremony attended by DIPRO Yalik Jerang, who distributed certificates to the participating SHG members in recognition of their successful completion of the training.

Addressing the participants, Jerang appreciated their active participation, and emphasised the importance of developing practical skills, entrepreneurship and locally viable livelihood activities to enhance economic self-reliance among rural women. (DIPRO)