Excelsior Correspondent
Udhampur, Dec 19: Sewing machines were distributed among 16 women trainees who completed two months training in tailoring and embroidery organised under Civic Action Plan by Central Reserve Police Force at panchayat Mand East in Tikri.
District Development Commissioner, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary was chief guest while DIG Udhampur-Reasi range was guest of honour. SSP Udhampur Suleiman Choudhary, Commandant CRPF 137 Bn Mukesh Kumar, Commandant 187 Bn Satya Narayan Meena, Addl SP Mohan Lal Kaith, BDO Tikri, Naib Tehsildar, Sarpanchs and a large number of locals attended the programme.
The DDC sanctioned one permanent training centre under Community Development Plan on demand of panchayat and provided Rs 1.50 lakh for its establishment. He also agreed for construction of Community Hall in convergence of funds under central award scheme, CDP, MGNREGA and CDF contribution being provided by MLA Udhampur and MoS Finance and IT Pawan Gupta.
Speaking on the occasion, DIG Surinder Gupta appreciated the efforts of CRPF under Civic Action Plan. He said that training of women would provide enhanced livelihood opportunity to these families and added that permanent training centre sanctioned by district administration will help them harvest benefits of skill development.
SSP Suleiman Choudhary, Commandant CRPF Mukesh Kumar and Sarpanch Mand East also spoke on the occasion.
Dr Shahid directed the departments for formulation of proposals and estimates within one week for initiation of various developmental works well within time.
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