KVIC launches 10-day pottery training programme in Wokha

Morung Express News
Wokha | November 10

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) on November 10 launched a free pottery training programme under the Kumhar Sashaktikaran Programme of the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) for the financial year 2025–26 at its District Office in Wokha.

A total of 40 participants will undergo the training in two batches of 20 each, with each batch receiving 10 days of practical instruction. The first batch will be trained from November 10 to 20, while the second batch will attend the programme from November 23 to December 3, 2026.

Addressing the inaugural programme, ADC Wokha, Renbomo Ezung, urged participants to explore livelihood opportunities beyond government employment, citing the growing concern over unemployment. He stressed that acquiring practical skills was essential for economic independence and encouraged the trainees to utilise the training to develop sustainable sources of income through self-employment.

He also noted that the government was placing emphasis on skill development to promote self-reliance and called on the participants to make full use of the 10-day training.

Additional Director, KVIC, M.C. Sagar, highlighted the programme’s objective of equipping unemployed individuals with practical skills to improve their livelihood prospects and achieve economic independence.

DCO, KVIC, Sani Pongen, said the initiative was intended to strengthen the socio-economic condition of rural communities. He observed that pottery was gradually regaining popularity and expressed hope that the training would encourage participants to take up the trade as an entrepreneurial venture.

Executive Officer, NKVIB, Mhonchan Yanthan, urged the trainees to attend the sessions regularly and make the most of the opportunity. He also informed that pottery-making machinery would be provided to participants to support them in continuing the trade after completing the training.