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.
