Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) under the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB) conducted skill development training for member of the Nagaland Adolescents Girls Club on October 24 at Thinuovicha Memorial Government Higher Secondary School (TMGHSS), Kohima.
A press release by MSK stated that the NSSWB has declared the month of October as the “Month of the Girl Child” and has initiated various activities in Kohima and other districts to fulfil the objectives of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) under the theme, “Little Girls with dreams Become Women with Vision”.
As a part of the campaign, skill development training programme was organised for adolescent girls by State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW) in collaboration with District Level Centre for Women – Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Kohima and Nagaland Adolescent Girls Club (NAGC).
The release stated that paper bags making training was conducted using recycle papers to promote awareness on ill effects of using plastic products and for the purpose of income generation.
An introduction to BBBP and International Day for the Girl Child Day was given by SRCW, state coordinator, GracyAyee, who challenged the adolescents to take charge of their own future.
NAGC, coordinator, VilakhonuoKiewhuo, highlighted on the importance of skill development and encouraged the participants to utilize their skills to achieve their goals.
TMGHSS vice principal, Khriezosietuo Suohu also motivated the students.
The programme was chaired by MSK women welfare office, Neipechau Mepfhuo and attended by 92 students.