Department of Technical Education (DTE) with Jigme Wangchuck Power Training Institute (JWPTI) implemented the second batch of Village Skills Development Program (VSDP) under Build Bhutan Project (BBP) at three training sites in gewogs under Zhemgang dzongkhag on March 17, 2022 . The opening ceremony was attended by local government officials, BBP coordinator and trainers from JWPTI.
A total 75 youth from lower Zhemgang will undergo the skills training with effect from March 18, 2022 for a duration of one to two months in construction trades. Such skilling program under VSDP is designed to create opportunities for self-employment to engage productively during off farm season and enable avenue for startup of rural based business to participate in the rural economic development projects in their locality.
Training Centre | Trade | No. of Participant |
Ngangla Gewog | Carpentry | 21 |
Ngangla Gewog | Welding | 16 |
Pangkhar Gewog | Plumbing | 22 |
Goshing Gewog | Masonry | 16 |