India EXIM Bank Mumbai in collaboration with Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi (RGVN), Guwahati, successfully conducted a month long training- cum -workshop on “Bamboo Craft Design Development for 25 local Artisans” from May 30 to July 3.
A press release by deputy director RGVN Jaideep Das, informed that valedictory function was also held on the July 7 at Nagaland Bamboo Resource Center conference Hall, Chumukidima with jt. director, MSME, government of India Taliwati Longchar, as guest of honour.
In his speech, the guest of honour, stressed on the need for continued skills level up-gradation of the craftsman and improvement in product design with application of innovative ideas and approaches.
He also highlighted various service facilities and schemes especially under the ministry of MSME government of India for entrepreneurs and artisans cluster.
He further apprised the participants on some critical challenges faced by local entrepreneurs in Nagaland.
India EXIM bank, Mumbai Sandhya Arekar, also explained about the importance of the training/workshop.
According to her the program would serve as a starting point towards building up a pool of local skilled craftsman who would eventually be able to produce high quality craft product items that would be comparably at par even at the international market platform.
Speaking on behalf of the trainee artisans, Runoyhu Keppen shared about the enriching experiences and the set of skills they learnt together during the course of training.
He also acknowledged the trainers Ruovilhoukhu and Rokolhoukho Thorie for all the technical inputs and hand holding support and others for attending all their needs and requirements.
Participation and appreciation certificates were also awarded to all the Participants.
The programme was chaired by training coordinator K.Heshu Henry, dy. director RGVN Guwahati Jaideep Das welcomed the gatherings and presented brief account of the training/workshop and vote of thanks by dy director (HR), RGVN Utpal Dutta.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025