CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) & Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) conducted a 5 day skill development training program on Value Addition on Fruits, Vegetables and Spices from November 15-19, 2021 at Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC), Dimapur. The training program concluded with a valedictory program on November 19, where the Chief Guest was Mr. L. Mongkum, President, BAN (Business Association of Nagas) and Guest of Honour Mr. Taliwati Longchar IEDS, Joint Director & HoD, MSME Development Institute, Dimapur.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief Guest Mr. L. Mongkum Jamir encouraged the trainees to innovate and work towards becoming entrepreneurs who will be able to provide job opportunities to many other young people. He stressed that in order to excel in any chosen field, skill development is very important and the passion and dedication will determine how successful one can be. Jamir also reiterated that the BAN is committed to help the entrepreneurs in linking them with various financial institutions and assist in market linkages. Meanwhile the guest of honour, Mr. Taliwati Longchar encouraged the trainees to take risk and give value added services in their chosen fields. He also shared about how registering with the MSME would facilitate in aiding the entrepreneurs in availing investments from various financial institutions. The facilitators for the training were Dr. Ng. Iboyaima Singh, Chief Scientist, CSIR-CFTRI, Mrs. Shailaza R. and Er. Sahu from CFTRI. Altogether 32 trainees from Dimapur and Kohima attended the training and were awarded with certificates from CFTRI on completion of the course.
