‘Dependency Syndrome’ not good for Nagaland

Morung Express News
Kohima | Oct 1

Asserting that the real crux of the matter today in Nagaland is unemployment, Anthony Ngullie, NCS Secretary, Youth Resources and Sports Department today underscored that unemployment is on the rise every year with Nagaland continuing to depend on outsiders for all our jobs.

He was addressing the launch of PMKVY 4.0 Training on Mobile Phone Hardware Repair Technician, Assistant Installation Computing & Peripherials & Drone Service Technician at YouthNet Main Office in Billy Graham Road Kohima. Citing the scene of thousands of school children in the morning hours, he said that a question he often asks himself is—“Are they going to get employment? What is their future going to be like?”

With non-locals capturing the market, he asserted that “it is time we capture the market and keep circulating the money among us.” Life, he remarked is “becoming like a “Dependency Syndrome” which is not good for our state.”

Further observing that “Naga people have big egos and nobody likes to do menial work”, he also remarked that, “Naga people become very ambitious and our ambitions overtake us. That should not happen to us. We should be realistic and we should know who we are and what we are capable of.” “I would wish our Naga people use our brain first, and then only let our heart do the talking” he added in this regard.

He said the PMKVY programme is a very practical training while exuding hope that they would all be successful. In this era of technology, he said, “without the simple knowledge of technology it is not possible to survive.”

‘Government job does not contribute to the economy’ 

In his exhortation, Kethosituo Sekhose, NCS Director, Department of Youth & Resources underscored that despite preference for government jobs, it does not contribute to the economy. “It is entrepreneurship, business and through the skills that you are learning that will contribute to the economy of the society”, he told the trainees.

Stating that Nagas have failed miserably even in implementing ‘dignity of labour’, he stated that “it is high time for our youths to be skilled in this kind of trade” while impressing upon that job opportunity in these areas is immense. “Your skilling may seem small for now but it is actually going to contribute to the growth of the state, and the society. Dedication and sincerity is what is required”, he asserted.

He also exuded belief that “this is going to take our state to the next level which we all dream of one day” while expressing that “the scenario in our state will change and the onus will be on all of you who are taking the training.”

He further highlighted that the training is a pilot project wherein 1050 young people will be trained and if successful, they would venture into other areas or also continue with the same trades

In her opening remarks, Nuneseno Chase, Director of YouthNet said that one of the main objectives of the training to give opportunities to people who have graduated and not academically inclined the skill while emphasising that “skill is a must.”

She said that the skill development programme will also work towards addressing unemployment issue and assist young people in not only pursuing government service but also private sector as well. “After the certification they will be trained in entrepreneurship and they will be able to start their own enterprise”, he also highlighted.

Philip Patton highlighted the importance of mobile repair technicians while stating that, “we serve as the first line of defense against device malfunctions, helping individuals and businesses stay connected.” Stating that the training will foster economic empowerment, he also noted that, “these skills extend far beyond the realm of mobile repair, preparing us for various challenges in life and work.” L. Toshimeren Longkumer spoke about various aspects of training on Drone Service Technician wherein he also noted that “Nagas are fast learners.”

In his closing remarks, Er. Kevin Khezhie, Director, NagaBots, Tech Ventures Pvt. Ltd. urged the trainees to make the most out of the training and for them to not only become job seekers but also job creators.

Earlier, Vikhoto Zao, Assistant Pastor, Peniel Church, Kohima said the invocation while the Trainees presented a special song and Naroenla, Youth Resources Officer chaired the programme.

Mention may be made here that the PMKVY is a flagship initiative under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) aimed at enabling a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training and encourages skill certification and promotes employment and self-employment opportunities.

The program is implemented through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) with the Department of Youth Resources & Sports acting as a key implementing partner.

The ongoing training includes Mobile Phone Hardware Repair Technician with four active batches wherein the course focuses on providing participants with the technical knowledge and hands-on experience required to repair mobile phone hardware.

In the ‘Drone Service Technician’, one batch is currently undergoing specialised training in drone technology focussing on servicing, repair, and maintenance of drones while in the category of ‘Assistant Installation Computing & Peripherials’, four batches will begin training in Shamator district starting next week, which will teach participants to install, maintain, and repair computers and related peripherals, addressing the growing need for computing services in the digital age.