Port Blair, Nov.06: As part of the initiative to enhanceself employment ventures and awareness among the unemployed youth in Little Andaman, the Department of Industries conducted motivational-cum-awareness programme on PMFME(Prime Minister’s Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises) Scheme and commenced a short term training programme in Coconut Shell handicrafts and an economical way to make organic manure with coconut husk at Harminder Bay today. Altogether 35 participants attended the programme.
Shri Andrew, 1stCaptain/ Headman, was the chief guest on the occasion. In his address, he advised the participants, especially women of Harminder Bayto generate income through Govt. Schemes and trainings to raise their economic status. Shri K S Anthony, 3rdHeadman in his address lauded the efforts of Industries Department for conducting such awareness programmes and trainings and motivated thevillagers to utilize the opportunity. Further, Shri Festus, Secretary,Harminder Bay encouraged the participants to start their own ventures with the available resources in their village and assured to provide support in all possible ways.
Ms.Sunitha Kumari , Assistant Director (Tech.) explained about the flagship programme of PMFME introduced by the Govt. of India and thanked all the Headmen/Captain and villagers for participating in the programme.
