PAKYONG, (IPR): The valedictory programme of the 15-day training on
beekeeping and honey processing, organised by Sikkim State Cooperative Union
(SICUN) under the Raising & Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme
of the Commerce & Industries department, was conducted at the training hall
of SICUN at Assam Lingzey today.
The
training programme provided the participants with an in-depth understanding of
live management of honey extraction techniques, with hands-on experience and
practical expertise to build entrepreneurial skills and excel in the industry.
Addressing
the gathering, chief guest Yougan Tamang, press secretary to the Chief
Minister, urged the participants to utilise the opportunity presented by the
training and build their entrepreneurial skills in the honey processing
business. He underscored the growing demand for honey in the international
market, emphasising the importance of being self-reliant to strive towards
achieving economic and financial empowerment through a collaborative approach.
Further,
he stressed the importance of branding and consistency in honey production and
assured to provide support in assisting them to enhance their business
operations and provide recognition for the quality of their products.
Additionally,
SICUN chairman Mangal Jit Rai extended his best wishes to the participants for
completing their training programme. He underscored the role of SICUN as a
platform designed to equip trainees with skill training programmes while
empowering them to build careers in the future.
He then
emphasised the importance of effective branding and innovative marketing
strategies to enhance product sales and elevate its visibility in a competitive
marketplace, stating that the quality of the product should be paramount to
strive into the larger markets. Furthermore, he provided assurance to
supporting the budding entrepreneurs through necessary resources to navigate
their business.
Likewise,
Amit Kapadia, capacity development manager, MSME, highlighted the Raising &
Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme, which aims at improving access of
MSMEs to market and finance access while uplifting the livelihoods for a
sustainable future.
Arpana
Subedi, deputy registrar, Cooperation department, provided an overview of the
various schemes designed to support and uplift Micro, Small, and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs). She stressed the importance of maintaining accurate
financial records, urging the maintenance of books of account for better
management and reporting in compliance with the department's requirements.
Master
trainer P.K. Pradhan congratulated the participants on the completion of the
training. He underlined the health benefits of honey and shared endless
opportunities in the industry, further urging everyone to empower themselves
and create a sustainable career through the training.
The day
also witnessed a brief presentation on the training report and experience
sharing, followed by a distribution of certificates to the participants.
