A total of 5 youths have successfully completed a three-month-long training in Farm Machinery Technology on 08 July 2022 at Agriculture machinery Training Centre, Paro. The closing ceremony was graced by official from Department of Education, MoLHR, Program Director and official of Agriculture Machinery Centre. This Institute Certificate program is a part of the Skills Development Program (SDP) of the Ministry of Labor and Human Resources.
At the end of the training, the participants are able to operate power tiller, mini power tiller, post-harvest machines, green house technology. They are also equipped and able to repair and maintenance of power tiller, mini tiller, small farm machines, (brush cutter, power chain saw) Post harvest machines, basic welding and fabrication.
Upon completion of the training program, participants will undergo 15 days Basic Entrepreneurship Course to promote creativity and innovation, to provide business ideas and start up business for self-employment and to create employment opportunities.
The SDP is, to mitigate the socio-economic impacts caused by the pandemic and to respond to the challenges posed by pandemic and to enhance the country’s economic resilience in the post-pandemic situation. The SDP program is also envisioned to benefit job seekers, laid-off workers, overseas returnees, and those affected by the current pandemic. More than 108 skilling areas in nine priority sectors are identified for implementation under the SDP in various public institutes and training centres.