Tribune News Service

Srinagar, December 9

The Army on Wednesday inaugurated a vocational training centre at Lalad in Sangrama, Sopore, in north Kashmir.The Army said the aim of the initiative was to run various vocational courses at this centre, including training on food processing, completely free of cost.“Various heavy duty machinery required for food processing has also been installed here which will give the students on-the-job training in food processing. This centre will provide an opportunity for the unemployed local youth of the Valley to gain some skills which will help them towards generation of self-employment,” the Army said. “On completion of training, successful candidates will be issued a certificate in collaboration with the Horticulture Department of Kashmir, which will further assist them in seeking employment.”The centre was inaugurated by a senior resident of the area. Major General Asit Mistry, General Officer Commanding, Counter Insurgency Force, along with Brigadier Alok Naresh, Commander, 10 Sector, Rashtriya Rifles, graced the occasion. A large gathering was present on the occasion.