Bakery training for SHGs of Vibrant Villages of Hayuliang Concluded
Staff Reporter:
Hayuliang, 10th January 2024: The training Programme on bakery products for SHGs concluded here on Wednesday. The Micro Enterprise Development Programme (MEDP) was sanctioned by NABARD and it was implemented by Bethel Life Care Charitable Trust (BLCCT) in collaboration with Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM).
The valedictory ceremony, accompanied by a certificate distribution programme, was honoured by the presence of ADC, Hayuliang, Julity Mihu and DDM, NABARD, Kamal Roy. Other distinguished participants included President, BLCCT, Chandan Prasad; and trainee SHG members.
All the SHGs were from different villages of Hayuliang, which have been identified under the Vibrant Village Programme of the Government of India.
The training programme has been thoughtfully designed to empower the women participants to eventually establish and lead their entrepreneurial pursuits. Spanning 15 days, the training regimen has been crafted with precision to ensure the acquisition of essential proficiencies for crafting an array of delectable cakes, breads, buns, patties, cookies, and the like.
In his engaging welcoming address, BLCCT President, Chandan Prasad, heightened the significance of the MEDPs in uplifting rural livelihoods. He shared valuable insights from his experiences in implementing various MEDPs, highlighting success stories that serve as inspiration for the community.
DDM, NABARD, Kamal Roy advised SHG members to make some unique items that can be marketed in local area and branded so that people from the corners purchase the product. He also suggested establishing a bakery unit in Hayuliang with the help of credit support from the bank. SHGs should explore the market potential in the area for undertaking future livelihood activities. He echoed this sentiment, underscoring NABARD's steadfast commitment to empowering SHG members through skill development and competence building. He shed light on NABARD's multifaceted developmental programmes, sharing different success stories and the scope for value addition available from locally available items.
ADC Julity Mihu warmly congratulated the SHGs and BLCCT for the successful conclusion of the MEDP. He expressed gratitude to NABARD for undertaking crucial development initiatives in the hilly border district that shares boundaries with China, emphasizing the importance of human development programmes in such areas. ADC Mihu stressed that merely obtaining certificates is not the ultimate goal of the training; true success lies in SHGs establishing small units and becoming entrepreneurs. He encouraged everyone to dream big, work towards those dreams, and overcome challenges. Mihu assured full support from the District Administration for all such interventions, underlining the commitment to facilitating positive outcomes in the region.
Participants also shared their experience of the training and expressed gratitude to NABARD & BLCCT for conducting such training in the remote part of the state. By staying at their home, they got the opportunity, to learn new things, for which earlier they had to go outside their state and incurred expenditure towards it.
Throughout the training session, Redamsai Tamai received recognition for her outstanding sample-making of bakery products, while Amisha Mayee, Nerenlu Tawsik, and Monika Chakraborty were honoured for their dedication as sincere trainees. These awards were bestowed to encourage SHGs to persist in their commendable efforts and to inspire other SHGs to approach upcoming training programmes with sincerity. The programme concluded with the distribution of certificates and a vote of thanks delivered by Chandan Prasad.