Kohima: Evergreen Welfare Society held a two-day training event in Seyochung Village on September 27 and 28. Supported by the Small Industries Development Bank of India, the workshop drew 100 women, youth, and Self-Help Group members. It aimed to boost local livelihoods through practical skills and education.
Resource person Atila opened the program with health talks. She covered HIV and AIDS prevention while addressing the stigma surrounding drug abuse. She spoke on the importance of care services. Attendees learned about transmission risks and how to access local medical help.
Financial experts Lucy and Kunyangli took over in the afternoon. They taught groups how to manage their money, run an SHG, and sell goods. They explained how to connect with government schemes to start small home-based businesses.
Day two shifted to hands-on work. Bilongtsala taught the group how to bake cakes and cookies for profit. Lucy returned to lead a session on making pickles from local produce. Participants learned food preservation, packaging, and quality control. The event finished with a valedictory session to gather feedback from the attendees. The group focused on making items "market-ready."
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