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Imphal, July 28,
Green skill Development Programme (GSDP) was launched today at Apex Institute Manipur (AIM), Kangabam Leikai, Imphal.
Prof. N. Mohendra Singh, Retd. Prof of Economic Department, Manipur University, Dr M. Bhubaneshori Devi, Associate Professor DM College of Science, Dr Ningthoujam Uma Devi, Associate Professor DM College of Science, Dr Shougrakpam Ranjit Singh and Dr Laishram Bijen Meitei, Co-ordinator, ENVIS Hub Manipur attended the function as Chief Guest, President and Guest of Honours respectively.
Addressing the key note address, Dr Bijen stated that the programme will impart knowledge on Para Taxonomy (including Peoples Biodiversity Register (PBR) and emphasized to develop green skilled workers having technical knowledge and commitment to sustainable development which will help in the attainment of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDDs), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), National Biodiversity Bio-diversity Target (NBTs) as well as Waste Management Rules (2016). The first GSDP course is formulated for imparting skill and knowledge on Para-Taxonomy. Altogether 40 trainees were selected for the 4 months skill development programme. The completed trainees may get the opportunity for employment gainfully in different sectors.
Prof. Mohendra emphasized the necessity to upgrade the knowledge and learning skill. ENVIS Hub Manipur informed that the programme focused to develop Peoples Bio-diversity Register for which documentation is required.