57 girls at Deoghar Observation Home to undergo 90-day skill development training

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Deoghar: Fifty-seven girls aged between 15 and 18 years at the Deoghar Observation Home will receive vocational training under a 90-day skill development programme launched by Deputy Commissioner Saurabh Kumar Bhuvania on Tuesday.

Titled ‘Skill Training Initiative for Girls: Empowering Girls, Building a Better Tomorrow’, the programme aims to equip the participants with practical skills, promote self-reliance and support their reintegration into mainstream society.

The training will cover three areas: beauty therapy, basic computer skills and basic healthcare. According to officials, 27 girls have enrolled in the beauty therapy course, 20 in basic computer training and 27 in basic healthcare. Some participants have opted for more than one course.

Addressing the girls, the Deputy Commissioner encouraged them to participate wholeheartedly and complete their training with dedication to build a better future. He also interacted with the participants and reviewed the facilities available at the observation home.

Emphasising the importance of their health and safety, Bhuvania directed officials to arrange regular medical check-ups by doctors from AIIMS Deoghar.

Deputy Development Commissioner Piyush Sinha, Municipal Commissioner Sulochana Meena and Sub-Divisional Officer Ravi Kumar also motivated the participants and highlighted the importance of skill development in improving their prospects for economic independence and social rehabilitation.

All participants will receive certificates after successfully completing their respective courses.

ADSS Sarita Bharti, Assistant Public Relations Officer Rohit Kumar Vidyarthi, members of the Child Welfare Committee and representatives of the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) and Skill Development teams were present at the programme.