Advisor Industries & Commerce and Labour & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Imnatiba inaugurated the Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Longleng at Pongo in the presence of minister of Health & Family Welfare. S. Pangnyu Phom and DC Longleng, Dharam Raj on January 9.
In his inaugural speech, Imnatiba said that after the upgradation of Longleng as a district headquarter in 2004, the district has witnessed tremendous change with regard to developmental activities.
He said this was possible as the people of the district have chosen a right leader and under the able leadership of the chief minister, Neiphiu Rio.
Briefing on the importance of ITI institutions, he said it provides skills, training and certificates to qualify for a government job or to set up their own business for self-sufficiency.
Imnatiba said in the past government jobs were provided based on certificates without quality education and skill development but in the present context the world has changed and that without quality skill and technical knowledge it was not possible to qualify both in the public and private sectors.
Therefore, he appealed to the gathering to spread awareness on the importance of the ITI institution so that the students were well aware of the present scenario and develop their skills with dedication during their training period.
He advised the people to not depend on government schemes and salaries alone but to take up potential business by utilizing the natural resources and fertile land for sustainable living and boost their economy.
S. Pangnyu Phom in his speech, extended gratitude to the department led by his colleague Imnatiba and the Pongo village council for providing the institution and suitable land for the people of the district. He said that the ITI institute established under Pongo jurisdiction was meant for the entire people of Longleng and that Pongo village was the guardian of the institution. Therefore, he urged the Pongo village council and the landowners to take the ownership with full responsibility of the ITI for the entire Phom community.
Pangnyu also informed that the ITI will provide training skills along with a certificate for job opportunity and besides dropout and poor students who could not go outside for further studies will be given the privilege to build their career.
He therefore appealed to the gathering to avail the opportunity provided by the government wisely.
DC Longleng, Dharam Raj in his short speech lauded the department concerned led by the advisor Imnatiba and minister for H&FW Pangnyu Phom for the inauguration of the institute for the welfare of the district. He asserted that Nagas have their inborn talent and skills if given the opportunity to train properly in the technical skills would provide more job opportunity to the unemployed youth for self-sufficiency.
Er. H. Alongse, Deputy Director, ITI Kohima highlighted on the project said that the ITI Longleng was estimated for Rs. 6 crores 20 lakhs excluding the machineries and equipment which will come in the second phase. Alongse also apprised that the department was on the move to create post to ITI Longleng, Kiphire, Peren and Dimapur. The ITI Longleng will be functional by July or August 2023, he added.
Earlier, the dedicatory prayer was said by Metlau Phom, Pastor, Pongo Baptist Church (PBC) followed by welcome address by chairman Pongo Village Council and special number by Akong Youth Pastor, PBC. The program culminated with a closing remark by the chairman of the program Er. Imlisunep, principal Government ITI, Mokokchung.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025