Dimapur, Aug. 28 (EMN): JK Trust, a social initiative of Raymond, together with its supporting partners, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Nagaland to launch an ‘Employment linked skill training programme’ in Kohima during the recently concluded CSR conclave. An update stated that the programme was aimed at providing employment opportunities to the youth of Nagaland in garment industries. The MoU was signed in the presence of the Union Finance minister, Nirmala Sitaraman, and Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio. The project would be supported by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Silver Spark Apparel Limited (Raymond Group) and directorate of Technical Education, government of Nagaland. “India has a demographic dividend advantage and if this potential is tapped, the country will witness good economic growth. Skill development will play a major role in this. Around 12.6 million people are employed in garment industries an
Our Correspondent Kohima, June 16 (EMN): The Nagaland Assembly Secretariat Staff Association (NASSA) and Joint Action Committee (JAC) on Thursday announced to temporarily suspend its ongoing agitation for three working days from June 17. This decision was conveyed by the JAC Secretary Sezoto Theyo and NASSA General Secretary, Talirenla following a joint meeting held on June 16, after a request was made by the seven-member Parliamentary Committee headed by MLA Dr. Chotisuh Sazo in a joint meeting with the staff association on June 15. Besides Sazo as the chairman, the other members of the committee were Metsubo jamir, Tongpang Ozukum, KT Sukhalu, Mhathung Yanthan, Medo Yokha and Khehovi Yeputhomi. “The committee had assured in the meeting that the grievances of NASSA/JAC shall be addressed positively”, they stated. The statement on Thursday issued by NASSA and JAC stated the temporary suspension of the agitation would be strictly enforced on the conditions that the appointment