GANGTOK,: Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation, and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (CRC) Sikkim, Assam Lingzey, as part of its ongoing 70-hour employability skill training program for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, organised a visit of the trainees to Raj Bhavan here on Friday.
Governor Om Prakash Mathur extended his support to this initiative, reflecting his belief in empowering all sections of society, informs a press release.
The Employability Skill Training for PwDs is a flagship programme under the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE). This initiative aims to equip individuals with essential skills to enhance their employability and social inclusion.
The visit to Raj Bhavan, one of Sikkim's historical and heritage landmarks, provided valuable exposure to the differently-abled participants. The secretary to the Governor, Jigme Dorji Bhutia, along with officials from Raj Bhavan, played a pivotal role in facilitating the tour and ensuring that the participants had an enriching experience.
The visit was further complemented by a high tea hosted by Raj Bhavan, the release mentions.
The members of the Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation, and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities expressed their gratitude to the Governor for granting this unique opportunity and for his continued encouragement of such initiatives that aim to empower and uplift differently-abled individuals. The exposure tour has not only inspired the participants but also reaffirmed the importance of inclusive development in Sikkim, the release adds.
The training programme was inaugurated on December 2 at Special School at Syari and the remainder of the training will be held at SICUN, Assam Lingzey on December 16-17.