Imphal, Aug 21 (PTI): Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Friday urged the youths from the state who will undergo overseas skill training in Japan not to forget their roots, an official statement said.
The 16 youths will undergo overseas skill training in different parts of Japan under the State Livelihood Empowerment and Entrepreneurship (SLEE) initiative.
Speaking during the interaction, Singh advised the youths never to forget their roots and urged them to always remember that they are Manipuris, even while staying in the East Asian country.
The CM said the youths will be exposed to a foreign land, culture, traditions, and development, but they should remain connected to their identity.
He also said that in the past, people of Manipur proudly identified themselves as Manipuris, but now many hesitate to do so, and that mindset needs to be changed.
An MoU was also signed between the State Bank of India (SBI) and SLEE, an undertaking of the Government of Manipur, to provide financial support to the candidates.
The candidates have completed Japanese language training from the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) International Academy and have secured jobs in various parts of Japan, including Tokyo and Okinawa, in the healthcare as well as hospitality sectors.
The CM appreciated the efforts of SLEE and SBI officials for their commendable service in providing skill training and financial support to eligible youths of the state and helping them get suitable jobs abroad.
One of the youth, Dhanapriya Tensubam, who got a job in Miyakojima Tokyu Hotel and Resort in Okinawa, expressed gratitude to the CM for the initiative and pledged to work with professionalism.
She also said that she will never forget her roots and will always be a proud Manipuri.
